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National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) — Health & Wellness Coach Certifying Examination (HWCCE)

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NBC-HWC (NBHWC) Exam Details

National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) — Health & Wellness Coach Certifying Examination (HWCCE)

Administered by National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), exam administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)

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Pass/fail based on a scaled score; the cut score is set by an item-by-item (Angoff) standard-setting study with a panel of health and wellness coaching experts. NBHWC/NBME do not publish the exact numeric scaled cut score.
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150
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4.5-hour
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$500 total (NBHWC: $100 non-refundable application fee + $400 exam registration fee); $75 annual certification maintenance fee after passing.
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Based on the official National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), exam administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) content outline

Coaching Presence, Relationships, and Sessions25%

Coach presence, self-awareness/self-regulation, growth-enhancing relationships, session preparation, early sessions (foundation, agreement, vision), follow-up sessions, and ending coaching agreements. Official weight 25% on the 2026–2030 NBHWC Content Outline.

Theories, Models, and Approaches to Behavior Change15%

Neuroplasticity and habit formation, Transtheoretical Model, Motivational Interviewing, goal-setting theories, Self-Efficacy/Social Cognitive Theory, Self-Determination Theory, growth vs. fixed mindset, Positive Psychology, and Appreciative Inquiry. Official weight 15%.

Skills, Tools, and Strategies25%

Facilitation tools, core communication skills, supporting autonomy and intrinsic motivation, perspective shifts and insights, client self-efficacy, expanding and narrowing conversation, improving support, goal/action planning, and session time management. Official weight 25%.

Ethics and Professional Practice15%

Ongoing professional development and self-care, NBHWC Scope of Practice and referrals, NBHWC Code of Ethics (privacy, conflicts, boundaries, credential representation, attribution, digital health and AI disclosure), and legal requirements (consent, data security, HIPAA, reporting laws). Official weight 15%.

Health and Wellness20%

Whole-person health promotion; proactive health components (activity, nutrition/hydration, environment, spirituality/meaning, growth, sleep, stress, mind-body, relationships, community); chronic disease prevention/self-management literacy; health equity; structural and social determinants; health literacy/numeracy. Official weight 20%.

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