Health Coach Training
at Delgado Community College
New Orleans Catalog
About
This semester, this program is completely online! You will earn the Delgado Certificate of Completion once you successfully complete the program.
Additional requirements include:
- A score of 70% or higher on the Delgado mandatory online health coach final exam.
- A successful score of Pass on the mandatory Health Coaching Capstone Project.
Takes
6 Months
Costs
$500
Leads to
$39.9k careers
Example Career
Community Health Workers
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
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Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$30,440
$39,890
$75,410
$14.64
$19.18
$36.25
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Health Coaches are able to find employment in many different healthcare facilities. We estimate that Health Coaches earn $19/hour in entry-level positions.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
- CPR
- Public Health
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Terminology
- Health Navigation
Admissions
Students will need to take an aptitude test before being permitted to enroll. Please contact Dana Smith at dsmith4@dcc.edu for more information about testing.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Delgado Community College
615 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119