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The Iowa Chronic Care Consortium is an independent, not-for-profit entity whose purpose is to develop capacity with others to bring effective, personalized health improvement and chronic care strategies to individuals where they live and work.

Founded in 2002 by Des Moines University, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Health System, Mercy Health Network, and Iowa United Auto Workers, the Consortium develops and conducts training programs in health coaching; manages research and pilot programs in population health; and participates in community and advocacy activities that advance the understanding of health, health risks, and chronic conditions.
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Clinical Health Coach® Training Program

New! 2012 Training Dates Announced!!

The first of two sessions of the Clinical Health Coach® Training Program
have been announced for 2012.

  • In Denver, Colorado, the programs will be offered February - March 2012. Onsite sessions will be February 22nd - 24th and March 28th - 29th.

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  • In Des Moines, Iowa the programs will be offered late Spring 2012. Sign up to receive updates as more information becomes available for this session.

Additional Information

The Clinical Health Coach® Training Program is a 6-week experience designed for healthcare professionals who desire to attain skills in chronic care management through proactive, patient-centered strategies. Healthcare organizations must transform to new models of care to address the current fragmentation of services and lack of care coordination. Within this new structure, the role of "Clinical Health Coach" is key to achieving positive health and clinical outcomes. The curriculum builds on the philosophy that patients are the greatest untapped resources in reclaiming responsibility for their own health.

The program blends foundational curriculum in the Chronic Care Model, Motivational Interviewing, FLEX Care™ Healthcare Communications, and project management principles. Participants will emerge with enhanced skills in health coaching techniques and communications and an understanding of effective care management models and processes, population health management, and leadership skills.

Please click here to read through the learning objectives of the Clinical Health Coach® Training Program.