What Schools have met the HCA Standards?
The Health Coach Alliance™ (HCA) is committed to upholding the highest standards in health coaching education. We take the approval process very seriously, ensuring that each school recognized by HCA has not only met but has often exceeded our rigorous curriculum requirements for their respective professional designations.
If you are a student or graduate from any of the approved schools on this list (see below), you are automatically eligible for membership with the Health Coach Alliance™.
Joining is easy—apply now and start your journey with us by completing the NEW Member Application process!
If you are a student or graduate from any of the approved schools on this list (see below), you are automatically eligible for membership with the Health Coach Alliance™.
Joining is easy—apply now and start your journey with us by completing the NEW Member Application process!
HCA Professional Designations
The HCA designations are based on clearly defined curriculum requirements, with each representing a minimum number of required study hours in specified subjects. They range from entry level 100 hour programs to advanced training of (RHNC) 1000+ hours.
We invite you to scroll through the list of approved schools by category below to discover the programs that can elevate your career in health coaching. Partnering with HCA means aligning with excellence and integrity in health coaching education.
The Schools Below Qualify for the Advanced Standing HCA-RHNC™ Designation
Please note that the HCA-RCHC designation is only available to Licensed Health Professionals (MD, GP, ND, LPN, RN, NP, etc) in conjunction with any of the HCA approved programs listed on this page. All other HCA designations are available based solely on the completion of one of our approved programs within the categories below.
**Further down the page you will find the RHC™ Designation school list
**Further down the page you will find the RHC™ Designation school list
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NutraPhoria School of Holistic Nutrition
300-22420 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge, BC, Canada Toll Free: 1-855-999-1550 Email: [email protected] Qualifying Designation: RHNC (also qualifies for RCHC & RHC) Qualifying Program: Tier 1 - Holistic Nutrition & Health Coach Program |
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Rhodes Wellness College
1125 Howe St, Suite 280 Vancouver, BC, Canada Toll Free: 1-877-708-4416 Designation: RHNC (also qualifies for RCHC & RHC) Qualifying Program: Professional Integrative Nutrition Diploma |
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Alive Academy
100-12751 Vulcan Way Richmond, BC, V6V3C8 Tel: 1-800-663-6580 Email: [email protected] Designation: RHNC (also qualifies for RCHC & RHC) Qualifying Program: Nutritional Consulting Program |
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Trinity School of Natural Health
220 Parker Street Warsaw, IN, USA Tel: 1-800-428-0408 Email: [email protected] Qualifying Designation: RHNC (also qualifies for RHC) Qualifying Programs: RHNC = Combination of HC + CNHP + CHHP RHC = Combination of HC + CNHP |
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Isora Neurociencia
Calle Cuatro Amigos 1, 1º C Madrid, Madrid, 28029 Spain Tel: +34 917 528 942 Email: [email protected] **Isora Neurociencia® is a Business School with ties to Universitat Politècnica de València and teaches all its courses in Spanish. / Isora Nuerociencia® es una Escuela de Negocios con un marco de colaboración con la Universitat Politècnica de València y enseña todos sus programas en Español. Qualifying Designation: RHNC (also qualifies for RCHC & RHC) Qualifying Program: Master Science Nutritional & Health Coaching |
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Nutritional Therapy Association
P.O. Box 354 Olympia, WA, USA7 Toll Free 1.800.918.9798 Local: 1.360.493.0900 Email: [email protected] Qualifying Designation: RHNC (also qualifies for RCHC & RHC) Qualifying Program: Nutritional Therapy Practitioner |
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Institute of Transformational Nutrition
522 W Riverside Ave. Suite N Spokane, Washington, USA 99201-0580 Toll Free: 1.866.933.4492 Email: [email protected] (Lauren Gonzales) Qualifying Designation: RHNC (also qualifies for RCHC) Qualifying Program: Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach |
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Pacific Rim College
229-560 Johnson Street (Market Square) Victoria, BC, Canada Tel: 1.250.483.2119 Toll Free: 1.866.890.6082 Email: [email protected] Qualifying Designation: RHNC (also qualifies for RCHC & RHC) Qualifying Program: Holistic Nutrition Diploma |
The Schools Below Qualify for the Entry Level
HCA-RHC™ Designation
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Health Coach Institute
800 W Main Street, Suite 1460 Boise, ID, USA Tel: 1-877-228-0899 Email: [email protected] Qualifying Designation: RHC & RCHC (for qualified licensed professionals) Qualifying Program: Become a Health Coach (BHC) Program |
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Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Chicago, IL, USA Tel: 855-270-FMCA (3622) Email: [email protected] Qualifying Designation: RHC & RCHC (for qualified licensed professionals) Qualifying Program: Health Coach Certification Program |
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Institute for Integrative Nutrition
245 5th Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY, USA Qualifying Designation: RHC & RCHC (for qualified licensed professionals) Qualifying Program: Health Coach Board Certification Training |
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Integrative Health Practitioner Institute
4 Scamman Street, Suite 19-385 Saco, ME, USA Phone: 1-888-267-0661 Email: [email protected] Qualifying Designation: RHC & RCHC (for qualified licensed professionals) Qualifying Program: Level 1, 2 and Mastery Combined |
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McMaster University Continuing Education
1280 Main Street West, OJN, 3rd Floor, Rm 286 Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8 Qualifying Designation: RHC & RCHC (for qualified licensed professionals) Qualifying Program(s): Students must successfully complete the following course to qualify for the HCA-RHC designation: Health and Wellness Coaching |
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Precision Nutrition
18 King Street East, Suite 1400 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Tel: (877) 660-6464 Email: [email protected] Qualifying Designation: RHC Qualifying Program: PN Level 2 Master Health Coaching Certification |
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Primal Health Coach Institute
Tel: 844-307-7662 Qualifying Designation: RHC (also qualifies for RCHC) Qualifying Program: Primal Health Coach Program **Note: This program's key focus is on a paleo diet. Qualifying Designation: RHC & RCHC (for qualified licensed professionals) |
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Health Coach Collaborative
1000 Larry Uteck Blvd, Suite 601 Bedford, Nova Scotia, B4B 2G6 Canada (902) 497-4268 Qualifying Designation: RHC Qualifying Program: Natural Nutrition Coach Program |
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PreKure
74 Taharoto Road Takapuna, Aukland, New Zealand Email: [email protected] Qualifying Designation: RHC & RCHC (for qualified licensed professionals) |
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Nickerson Institute of Integrative Health Training
700-1199 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC, Canada Qualifying Designation: RHC Qualifying Program: Integrative Health Coach Training Program **Note: This program's key focus is on mental health. |
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California Institute of Integral Studies
1453 Mission St San Francisco, CA , USA Qualifying Designation: RHC & RCHC (for qualified licensed professionals) Qualifying Program: Master of Arts in Integrative Health Studies |
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International Association of Wellness Professionals
P.O. Box 622 Cedarburg, Wisconsin, USA Tel: 1 844 423 7020 Email: [email protected] Qualifying Designation: RHC & RCHC (for qualified licensed professionals) Qualifying Program: Completion of both Pillar 1 & 2 Wellness Coach Training Certification |
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Fit Chicks Academy
19 Scadding Ave, Unit 206 Toronto, ON, Canada Email: [email protected] Qualifying Designation: RHC & RCHC (for qualified licensed professionals) Qualifying Program: Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Expert |
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University of Educational Medicine
Tel: (+44) 749-6737831 Email: [email protected] Qualifying Designation: RHC & RCHC (for qualified licensed professionals) Qualifying Program(s): Students must successfully complete the following courses to qualify for the RHC designation: A combination of Path 1 and Path 2 |
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Humber Polytechnic
205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L7 Phone: 416-675-5000 Qualifying Designation: RHC Qualifying Program: Wellness Coaching |
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Kresser Institute
810 E. Sahara Ave, Suite 402 Las Vegas, NV, USA Phone: 702-850-2599 NOTE: This program has been discontinued however graduates will still be considered subject to a review. If you are a graduate who completed your studies between 2020 - 2024 you may apply for membership. Contact us for more details on how to qualify. Qualifying Designation: RHC & RCHC (for qualified licensed professionals) Qualifying Program: ADAPT Health Coach Training Program |
Learn More About the HCA Designations
For more information on the HCA educational standards for the HCA Professional Designations, click the link below.
