Welcome to the For the Public Page
HCA is dedicated to empowering the public, employers and insurance companies to make informed and safe choices when selecting a Health Coach or Health & Nutrition Counselor. Our platform not only helps you understand the roles and responsibilities of health coaches but also provides access to a health coach verification registry.
This registry ensures that the practitioner you choose is equipped with the credentials, insurance, and training necessary to meet your needs. Each member listed in our registry has had their education verified, ensuring they have graduated from one of our approved institutions that maintain high standards of curriculum excellence. Moreover, all members adhere to a clear scope of practice and a strict code of ethics, promoting ethical and effective guidance in their work.
We recognize that the wellness industry is not regulated by the government, making it crucial for you to find a qualified and trustworthy individual to work with. Therefore, every member is also required to carry mandatory liability insurance and commit to ongoing professional development through continued education.
Our goal is to ensure you can confidently select a health professional who is not only capable and knowledgeable but also dedicated to upholding the highest standards of practice.
This registry ensures that the practitioner you choose is equipped with the credentials, insurance, and training necessary to meet your needs. Each member listed in our registry has had their education verified, ensuring they have graduated from one of our approved institutions that maintain high standards of curriculum excellence. Moreover, all members adhere to a clear scope of practice and a strict code of ethics, promoting ethical and effective guidance in their work.
We recognize that the wellness industry is not regulated by the government, making it crucial for you to find a qualified and trustworthy individual to work with. Therefore, every member is also required to carry mandatory liability insurance and commit to ongoing professional development through continued education.
Our goal is to ensure you can confidently select a health professional who is not only capable and knowledgeable but also dedicated to upholding the highest standards of practice.
What We Do
HCA works to protect clients and support practitioners by setting clear standards for education, ethics and professional conduct. We review and approve training programs, register qualified graduates, and give the public a way to verify that the person they're working with meets those standards.
Ethics, Training and Accountability
Every HCA member completes mandatory training and testing on client safety, professional boundaries and scope of practice through the Health Coach Alliance Mandatory Training and Testing program.
Learn about HCAMTTConsumer Protection and Scope of Practice
HCA promotes a model for health coaching services that places the client's interest first. Our systems help practitioners stay within their scope of practice, reducing risk for both the client and the coach.
Your rights as a clientQuick Links
Member Verification Registry
HCA offers a member registry where you can search for your practitioner by first name, last name or business name. Verify that each member is in good standing with HCA, confirm their credentials and ensure there are no known violations, suspensions or terminations.
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Search for Your Practitioner
Locate your coach or counsellor and confirm they graduated from an approved program that meets HCA's curriculum requirements.
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Confirm Credentials
Verify that your coach or counsellor is in good standing with HCA and confirm their level of education and designation.
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View History
See how long your practitioner has been a member and check whether there are any known complaints, suspensions or terminations on record.
Disclaimer: This service is offered to the public to assist clients, employers and insurance companies in locating and verifying a practitioners good standing and credentials. HCA does not endorse any one practitioner or business nor can we verify or take responsibility for your experience with said practitioner. While we do our best to ensure all HCA members are covered by adequate liability insurance, we cannot guarantee that members have kept their coverage inforce.
This database cannot be used for promotional purposes, research or marketing of any kind.
This database cannot be used for promotional purposes, research or marketing of any kind.
