OUR ACCREDITATION OPTIONS ARE....

 * Internationally respected gold standard independent bodies
* Provided to all graduates in a Grad Launcher Pack making registration and insurance simple

ACCREDITATION & APPROVAL ON HEALTH, WELLNESS & COACHING PROGRAMS

Internationally recognised coaching programs offer graduates highly credible, quality training that they and their clients can trust. All bodies we refer to are independent organisations, we do not list companies who train and 'self-accredit' their graduates . Read more in our FAQ...
NUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
QUALIFICATION: Your choice of 'Health Coach' / 'Nutrition & Health Coach' / 'Wellness Coach'
GRADUATE LEVEL: Certified Health Coach
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REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP:
Health Coaches Australia and New Zealand Association (HCANZA)
HCANZA is the leading coaching registration body in the Pacific Region. Membership lends credibility to you, the practitioner – clearly indicating that you are a trained professional and have met these best-practice standards. 
Exceeds the 150 hours of study including supervised and non-supervised coach training enabling graduates to gain membership and insurance with IICT across 39 countries


UK Personalised Care Institute Accredited program
Accredited study to qualify as a 'Health & Wellness Coach', 'Care Coordinator' or 'Social Prescribing Link Worker' within the NHS (UK).
CERTIFIED WOMEN'S HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH PROGRAM

QUALIFICATION: Certified Women's Health Coach




​REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP: Meets the required 150 hours of study including supervised and non-supervised coach training enabling graduates to gain membership and insurance with IICT across 38 countries

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GRADUATE LEVEL: Certified Women's Health Coach with option to move up to Associate Women's Health Coach, then Elite Women's Health Coach, pending meeting hours of coaching and study criteria.
CERTIFIED COACHING PROFESSIONAL (CCP) PROGRAM
QUALIFICATION: ICF Level Trained Coach
GRADUATE LEVEL: Certified Coach Professional




REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP:
1. Accredited Level 1 International Coach Federation (ICF) approved program
Graduates are eligible to join the gold standard in global coaching, the ICF, as well as opt to undertake an ICF ACC level evaluation during their training.


2. Approved course of study with:
Health Coaching Australia & NZ Association

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UK & International Health Coaches Association (international membership)

CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVED COURSES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, EP'S AND PT'S

Many of our courses (units and some programs) are approved for continuing education with:
  • ESSA
  • HCANZA
  • AusActive (Fitness Australia) and REPS NZ
  • Physical Activity Australia and FITREC Australia
  • ATMS and ANTA

WELL COLLEGE'S ACCREDITATION

WELL COLLEGE GLOBAL has chosen not to be an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) as our students come from over 100 different countries. We are a completely independent college offering courses that contain international content (not Australian only) approved by various international independent industry bodies. Our health coaching programs enable you to gain a bundle of membership and insurance to practice safely across 38 countries through our partner IICT. Graduate coaches in many other regions in Europe, Northern Ireland and South Africa can also go directly to GBi Insurance.

Please refer to our FAQ for details regarding the use of the term 'diploma' by non-government accredited organisations. Likewise for the use of terms such as 'nutritionist' or 'dietitian'.
WELL COLLEGE GLOBAL AS A COLLEGE IS WIDELY APPROVED... READ MORE HERE
COUNTRIES OUR HEALTH AND WOMEN'S HEALTH COACHING PROGRAMS ARE REGISTERED IN
*IICT - Australia, New Zealand, United States of America, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Channel Island, Estonia, Greece, Iceland, Isle of Man, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Gibraltar. Newly added regions of Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, Czechia, Cyprus, Lithuania, Croatia, Romania, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia, and Finland. Other regions not named generally don't require these processes, please refer to your local government agency for advice.

Coaches from other regions such as Northern Ireland, other parts of Europe and South Africa are eligible to gain direct insurance from BGi upon completing our program.

COLLEGE AND PROGRAM ACCREDITING BODIES

YOUR INSURANCE OPTIONS
(DOMESTIC & OVERSEAS)

We make it easy to get your business set up, gain professional membership or registration and secure your insurance so you can start practicing the day you qualify.

All our programs are approved by the International Institute of Complementary Therapies (IICT) who are a world-wide membership organisation. IICT offer membership and insurance bundles at highly competitive prices in the below regions. Other regions not listed may not require membership/insurance or only require coaches to gain insurance, such as South Africa (which can be sought easily with insurance agencies in that region).
Australia, New Zealand, United States of America, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada*, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Channel Island, Estonia, Greece, Iceland, Isle of Man, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Gibraltar. Also, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, Czechia, Cyprus, Lithuania, Croatia, Romania, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia, and Finland. Other regions not named generally don't require these processes, please refer to your local government agency for advice.

Direct insurance (without membership) is available to graduates of our programs in Northern Ireland, other parts of Europe not named above, and South Africa.

Please refer to the CICIC for practitioner registration requirements in Canada.
Well College Global program graduates receive a comprehensive Graduate Launcher Pack that outlines how to gain your registration and insurance, as well as how to get started in business, pricing, packages, and much more.

INSURANCE QUESTIONS

WHAT INSURERS DO WE USE?
We regularly deal with the below insurers. If you have any questions about insurance we recommend you connect with one of the below in your region:
A LITTLE ABOUT INSURANCE FOR HEALTH COACHES
If you are considering courses from overseas, ensure that the content will relate to where you live and double check that you can get insurance on completion of that course or program. For example, if you study in the US and US-based content you may be able to secure registration with an industry body (remember that's the easy bit), but  it can be challenging to find insurance to work in Australia or New Zealand. You want to ensure that you are insured for the following:
1. Public Liability Insurance
2. Professional Indemnity Insurance
3. Product Liability Insurance for those who also sell products on their website
Registration and insurance depending on your status and level of cover starts at $69 (AU) for registration and $293 for insurance per year. Ongoing professional training is not required by the industry at present, however we  encourage our graduates to maintain their training and skills by undertaking at least 50 hours a year of ongoing professional development.

SELECT A PROGRAM THAT IS INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND
LONG-LASTING

WELL COLLEGE'S STANCE

Holding quality registration or membership shows a high degree of industry commitment, and holding insurance that specifically reflects your training and its scope of practice should be a consideration in any course you chose. It's critical to have robust registration, and even more robust insurance based on a relevant scope of practice that the training is based on, and that directly reflects the modality it's registered under.

Yes you can do a very inexpensive and super short course to become a 'Health Coach' and even get insurance. But, ask yourself how confident will you be without actually learning how to coach? And, what sort of coach you want to be for your clients?

Read more in our FAQ...
Here's what we think is important in choosing a qualification
1. Any coaching program you are considering must absolutely meet the new standards of a minimum of 150 hours of training which must include both supervised coach training and unsupervised coach training, it is essential for your confidence, for client safety and for industry credibility
2.That a health coaching program has solid educational values and qualities (including elective options)
3. Graduates can access various levels of registration (for membership or accreditation) based on their individual situation
4. Registration ensures you can gain insurance that is based on a robust health coaching program
5. Students are supported when they graduate to build a strong health coaching industry
6. 100% commitment to quality training in health coaching that supports community health
7. Pathways to higher education institutions as this guarantees a level of credible content and learning outcomes
8. The college clearly reflects health coaching commitment, coach training by qualified coaches is essential

OUR HIGHER EDUCATION PATHWAY PARTNERS

CURRENTLY AUSTRALIA ONLY

YOUR ACCREDITATION, REGISTRATION & MEMBERSHIP AS A GRADUATE

1. ACCREDITATION LEVELS EXPLAINED: INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP, INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP & ACCREDITATION IN THE HEALTH INDUSTRY

Registration is an important part of your credibility. We've outlined the four categories of membership broadly available across all areas of the health industry. 
OPTION 1. INTERNATIONAL COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTS MEMBERSHIP
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTS (IICT, Operational in AUS, NZ, USA, UK, Canada, and Europe. Many of our programs provide the option for registration and  insurance in these regions.
*Eligibility for insurance in your region may vary based on the program. Please consult the Office for more info. 

Simple membership to an organisation provides you with a logo and membership, for example the International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT) .

ACCREDITED COUNSELLORS, COACHES, PSYCHOTHERAPISTS AND HYPNOTHERAPISTS (ACCPH UK)
Organisation in the UK providing registration and insurance options for their members in the UK including logo and a range of other benefits.
There are other accrediting bodies popping up regularly, we recommend you contact them directly to see if you can join their membership base with our qualifications, Some of the accrediting bodies are training providers and may want you to undertake their course first.
OPTION 2. TIER TWO MEMBERSHIP
Includes membership to a body that has strong advocacy and presence in the industry and offers extensive member continuing education, lobbying and representation, for example ASLM and CMA. Associate (non-voting) membership is available to our graduates without an underlying qualification, no health fund rebates are available at present for associate members (see below).
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OPTION 3. ADVANCED MEMBERSHIP
Enabling health fund rebates (not medicare); the minimum standard has been an Advanced Diploma and is now a bachelor degree. 
OPTION 4. INDUSTRY REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP
This is the gold standard based on extensive criteria enabling providers to offer Medicare rebates (only applicable and relevant for highly qualified primary health care professionals such as doctors and dieticians).

2. GRADUATE REGISTRATION OPTIONS SECURED BY WELL COLLEGE

As a quality provider, WELL COLLEGE GLOBAL offers a range of membership and accreditation options for our graduates to suit all backgrounds. If you hold a previous qualification or new to the industry, we have a membership that will suit you. We recommend you opt for the highest level of registration you can and select independent peak bodies who are independent of training providers (read more in our FAQ).
International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT)  (Available in 38 Countries)
Registration with IICT is available numerous regions including AUS, NZ, USA, UK, Canada, and Europe. Many of our programs provide the option for registration and  insurance in these regions.
*Eligibility for insurance in your region may vary based on the program. Please consult the Office for more info. 
2. COMPLIMENTARY MEDICINE ASSOCIATION (CMA, Australia)
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: May be granted providing the applicant has a supportive interest in the Association’s aims and objectives, is over 16 years of age and who meets the requirements of clause (b) (below). An Associate membership may also be granted to a member who wishes to retain a basic CMA membership whilst holding another associations membership, which provides them health fund status (advanced membership option).

(b) That he/she is considered by the Federal Executive to be a fit and proper person to be a member of the Association.
3. The AustRALIAN SOCIETY OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE (ASLM, Australasia)
Associate membership to the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) is available to all WELL COLLEGE graduates. Associate members do not have voting rights and do not receive the full range of member benefits, but have access to the member-only information and resources published by the Society. It’s a great way to keep informed while supporting ASLM’s work. Please note that Associate membership must not be misrepresented for credentialing purposes. Other students who fall outside of these areas can apply direct to ASLM for a review on a case-by-case basis. A full membership is open to applicants who are otherwise appropriately qualified, registered health professionals and practitioners. ​All eligible students receive free membership during the course of their studies.
4. American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP, and insurance options)
Join the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DRUGLESS PRACTITIONERS (AADP) who offer both membership registration and insurance options and become a 'Board Certified Health Coach'.
​5. ​Australian Committee of Natural Therapies (ACONT)
ACONT - the Australian Committee of Natural Therapies Inc., is a national association representing Natural, Traditional, Bioenergetic and Magnetic Therapies.
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ACONT is a Schedule 1 Association listed with the TGA -Therapeutic Goods Administration, representing qualified Natural Therapies Practitioners of many different ingestive modalities. All suitably qualified Schedule 1 practitioners receive a TGA Advertising Exemption Certificate, which allows them to acquire restricted advertising material concerning Schedule 1 products, and may assist in obtaining Schedule 1 products for their clients.
6. ACCREDITED COUNSELLORS, COACHES, PSYCHOTHERAPISTS AND HYPNOTHERAPISTS (ACCPH UK)
An independent professional body and register for counsellors, coaches, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists. If you're residing in the UK ACCPH can also insurance options if you're a member.
7. UK HEALTH COACHES ASSOCIATION
UK and Ireland health coaches association that offers registration and industry support. Read about the advantages of joining HCA here.

Read more about the use of terms such as 'diploma', 'accredited' and other terms that can be misleading.