Transform Healthcare with a Coach Approach
Develop the distinctly human skills to lead conversations that build ownership, participation and meaningful action—for healthier outcomes, stronger teams and more sustainable practice.
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Approved Continuing Education
Earn healthcare and coaching continuing education
Healthcare-Focused
Designed by professionals, for professionals
Sustainable Practice
Tools to reduce burnout and improve care
Proven Framework
Dive Into a Coach Approach®(DICA)
THREE STACKABLE CERTIFICATES
60 hours of Coaching Education for Healthcare
CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVED BY:
Continuing education approvals vary by course and certificate level. View individual course details for the specific hours and approvals available.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Function First Coaching™ is on a mission to shift healthcare from the inside out by changing how healthcare and helping professionals lead conversations. Our education equips professionals to help patients, clients and teams build greater ownership, participation and meaningful action.
What We Do
Grounded in more than 24 years of healthcare experience, we design practical, evidence-informed coaching education for real healthcare conversations. In an AI-assisted world, we focus on the distinctly human skills that matter most: listening deeply, building trust, understanding motivation and adapting to what is happening in the room.
Who We're Here For
We support healthcare and helping professionals, coaches, educators and leaders across private practice, public healthcare, education and organizations. Whether you want to strengthen patient and client conversations, lead teams differently or deepen your coaching practice, you can choose an entry point that fits your role, goals and experience.
Trusted By Leading Healthcare & Education Organizations
Proudly partnering with institutions and associations worldwide to advance coaching in healthcare,
What We Offer
Workshop Series
Healthcare Leadership Development Training Select from our workshops to create a comprehensive and customized training program for your organization, increasing productivity, combating burnout and boosting leadership confidence.
DICA Group Training
Micro Credentials Certification Earn you Dive Into a Coach Approach® (DICA) certification to acquire the tools needed to facilitate lasting flow and momentum for clients, patients and staff in an inclusive, interactive and experiential environment.
Speaking Engagement
Annual Conference OR Education Day From discovering your strengths to applying new coaching techniques in your practice, Hélène delivers engaging and practical science-based talks and workshops catered to the healthcare community.
What's New
Unlocking ADHD & Neurodiversity : Coaching for Success (a Two-Part Series)
Are you a healthcare professional, clinician, or coach looking to better support clients with ADHD? Join Farah Jamil, an Ivy League-educated Executive and ADHD Coach, for an insightful two-part webinar series designed to help you navigate the complexities of ADHD and neurodiversity through a coaching lens.
Can a Coach Approach Work in Telehealth?
Can a Coach Approach succeed in telehealth? Explore the latest research on virtual coaching for allied health professionals, including actionable insights, a practical summary table, and tips for building trust and results online.
Dive Into a Coach Approach® (DICA) Level 1.0 - Core Fundamentals
In just 12 hours of fully self-paced learning, you'll gain the core competencies to use a Coach Approach in practice—across clinical populations. You'll gain tools to empower your clients to take ownership of their own health and well-being.
