FMCA has a 95% Passing Rate on the NBHWC Board Exam

Functional Medicine Coaching Academy continues to set the benchmark for excellence in Functional Medicine health coaching. With an impressive 95% passing rate on the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) exam, FMCA has solidified its reputation as the gold standard in health coaching certification programs.

The NBHWC board exam is a rigorous evaluation, assessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to thrive as a health coach. FMCA’s commitment to providing top-tier education ensures that our graduates are not only prepared to pass this exam but excel in their careers as health coaches.

In July 2024, FMCA graduates stood out among 746 health coaches taking the board exam. An exceptional 95% of our graduates passed. Beyond the high pass rate, FMCA graduates scored above the national average in all four exam content areas: Coaching Structure, Coaching Process, Health and Wellness, and Ethics.

This achievement reflects not just the talent and dedication of our students, but also FMCA’s focus on delivering comprehensive, high-quality training. Whether or not our graduates choose to take the NBHWC exam, 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. Check out the Health Nerds as they discuss this resource with Sandi on our podcast, Health Coach Talk, below: