Behavior Change Certificate

Module 1: Behavior Change Models and Theories: Application to Practice

1. Review the models of health behavior change
2. Describe how behavior change theories can be used when working with individuals to change behavior.

Module 2: Helping Patients Initiate and Maintain Behavior Change

1. Explain the role of coaching in health behavior change
2. Describe strategies to use when coaching patients as part of a treatment plan (i.e., goal setting) including addressing relapse

Module 3: Motivational Interviewing for Health Behavior Change

1. Explain the principles and steps of Motivational Interviewing (MI)
2. Describe simple strategies for incorporating MI into clinical practice settings

Module 4: Shared Decision-Making for Improved Treatment Adherence

1. Review shared decision-making strategies that support treatment and medication adherence
2. Identify methods to measure adherence

Module 5: Patient-Centered Behavior Change: Putting it all together

1. Understand patient readiness for transition of care
2. Examine the use of MI techniques to integrate resources, tools and technology into care plan

CE certificate available upon successful completion of all module post-tests and program evaluation.