Functional Medicine Coaching Academy has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence in Functional Medicine health coaching. We have solidified our position as the gold standard in health coaching certification programs with a remarkable 94% passing rate on the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) board exam.
The NBHWC board exam is a comprehensive assessment tool. It evaluates the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to be an effective health coach. FMCA is dedicated to providing high-quality education. We prepare our students for success both working in the field and taking the exam.
FMCA graduates showcased their skills during each board examination session. Out of the 711 health coaches taking the exam, FMCA graduates who participated in March 2023, an outstanding 94% achieved passing scores. This accomplishment is even more remarkable when compared to the national average passing rate of 85%.
Not only did FMCA graduates have a passing rate of 94%, but our graduates also scored higher than the national average in the four content areas of the exam. These areas include Coaching Structure, Coaching Process, Health and Wellness, and Ethics. The incredible performance of our graduates not only showcases their excellence, but our focus on delivering high-quality education and comprehensive training.
Whether our graduates choose to take the NBHWC board exam or not, FMCA educated health coaches are well-prepared to make a positive impact in the lives of their clients.
NBHWC Exam Prep Resources
If you are looking to take the NBHWB board exam, here are a few exam prep resources available.
- The NBHWC Practice Exam: While this practice exam does cost $65, it offers you 50 practice questions as well as reasoning behind each correct answer to help you learn.
- The NBHWC Bulletin of Information: This helpful information packet tells you everything you need to know about sitting for the exam. This is a great resource to have long before you register for the exam.
- HIPAA Compliance: Both the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule are vital for any health coach to know. Understanding these two rules is not only important for exam preparation but also for health coaching practices in general.
- The Health Nerds‘ online, self-paced study program: Four FMCA alumni created this exam prep program to aid FMCA grads and anyone who is planning to sit for their Board Certification. Listen to the Health Nerds discuss this resource on our podcast, Health Coach Talk, below: