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Learn the sought-after Coach Approach and acquire applicable and actionable tools to facilitate lasting flow and momentum for your clients, patients, and staff.

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We offer 50 hours of accredited training with the Dive Into a Coach Approach™ Certification.

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Providence - Alberta
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Why DICA Certification Matters Now More Than Ever?

Accelerate Positive Transformation In Healthcare

After experiencing the impact a Coach Approach had in her practice –from improved clinical outcomes, confidence, burnout prevention, new e-health service delivery—it was beyond Hélène to keep this methodology to herself. She noticed how this approach linked directly to foundational competencies required for all helping professions and that it could also assist healthcare to shift from a curative to a preventative supporting clients to develop self-management skills—a critical need for our healthcare systems globally.

Hélène strongly felt that healthcare professionals did not require a full coaching accreditation to effectively use the Coach Approach. She thus created the Dive Into a Coach Approach™ certification—a micro credentialing program—that is now  recognized and accredited by global organizations.

Many healthcare professionals as well as students in varied healthcare fields—such as Occupational Therapists, Kinesiologists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Nurses—have successfully and effectively applied the Dive Into a Coach Approach™ methodology in their varied roles and practice areas from pediatric to acute care and from clinical to leadership roles.

Get Certified

Receive micro-credentials in a proven training program designed for healthcare professionals and accredited by global organizations.

Champion Your
Clients

Improve your patients’ clinical outcomes and success rate by honing new coaching skills and applying reliable time and management tools.

Grow Your
Competencies

Increase your empathy and communication skills among others to serve your clients exponentially and improve your relationships.

About our Micro-Credentialing Journey

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Level 1 - This is the first level of our accredited micro-credentialing journey. In this 12-hour course, discover the core fundamentals of the Dive Into a Coach Approach™ model, framework, mindset and techniques for healthcare professionals.

2A

Level 2A - This is the second level of our accredited micro-credentialing journey. In this 10-hour course, you'll first attune your relationship strengths and grow your coaching skills where you'll receive your personalized Relationship Intelligence (RQ) assessment that will support you to refine your coaching skills.

2B

Level 2B - In this 10-hour hybrid training, continue diving deeper following completing of the Level 2.0 Relationship Mastery to refine your coaching skills through practicing the proven techniques of the Dive Into a Coach Approach™ framework.

3

Level  3 - This is the third level of our accredited micro-credentialing journey. In this 10-hour course, practice and implement the skills gained from the Dive Into a Coach Approach™ methodology to support a client / patient in real time.

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Level 4 - For those aspiring to become an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), this 10-hour course, following the Dive Into a Coach Approach™ certification, provides all the necessary support to meet the requirements.

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What others have to say
This training is a MUST for any healthcare professional! I've been able to apply the learning immediately not only in my role as a pediatric occupational therapist but also in my leadership role.
Moira Peña
CEO and Helping Professional
Through the Dive Into a Coach Approach™ program, I gained confidence in client interactions, improving outcomes, and strengthened peer relationships. It enabled me to seize growth opportunities within the organization, applying coaching principles in clinical and leadership roles.
Willy Tran
Director
We truly appreciated the tools and resources provided by Hélène. They significantly improved the function of our team and enhanced our engagement with patients. Each session was engaging, and we found the content to be extremely valuable.
Lina Smair Al-Rayes
Health and Wellbeing Consultant
Hélène's engaging and interactive approach to delivering content was a breath of fresh air. The value it can bring to teams is immense, helping foster effective collaboration and ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Chris Wherity
Director and Helping Professional
After this training, I have experienced effective results in my occupational therapy practice, leader role as a CEO and even with my kids. Highly recommended for any healthcare professional!
Anne-Pascale Menard
CEO and Helping Professional
Function First Coaching's Dive Into a Coach Approach™ Level 1 course, crafted for healthcare organizations, is led by exceptional facilitator Hélène. The user-friendly, well-organized online modules are filled with actionable content, embodying healthcare professionals' principles.
Sartre Jean-Gilles
CEO
This training expanded my toolkit and reinforced essential techniques, helping reduce frustration with patients and improve outcomes. Highly recommended for healthcare organizations.
Thomas Wong
Physiotherapist
Training with Function First Coaching greatly enhanced my leadership skills and effectiveness with both my team and clients. Hélène excels at teaching coaching skills and supporting our team in applying them, making her training invaluable.
Jacob Pruden
Lead
The Level 1 course has provided me with a model, framework and tools I can use in the health and wellbeing space with more impactful results for my patients. I’m so grateful for taking it!
Lina Smair Al-Rayes
Health and Wellbeing Consultant
Hélène's attention to detail and alignment of professional development content with our organization's goals have been invaluable. Her coaching empowered our team, resulting in improved communication, accountability, and ultimately, better results.
Mark Rattray
Executive Director
The Dive Into a Coach Approach™ certification provided incredible insights and opportunities to support clients. It made me a better, more relaxed therapist, excited for my clients' growth due to their inner strengths.
Makenna Parker
Occupational Therapist
The Dive Into a Coach Approach™ certification is a transformative journey, advancing both personal and professional growth. I am forever grateful to my organization for supporting this accredited program.
Angela Lake
Physiotherapist
The Dive Into a Coach Approach™ certification greatly enhanced my skills and practice. Immediate application, supportive feedback, and practice with a coaching partner were invaluable. As a seasoned OT, this refreshing addition has reduced burnout and improved client outcomes.
Jes Trio
Occupational Therapist
The Dive Into a Coach Approach™ certification transforms both practitioners and their clients. You gain self-insights that not only enhance your professional skills but also positively impact the lives of everyone you work with.
Tamara Shih
How It Works​
Our proprietary Dive Into a Coach Approach™ (DICA) curriculum is designed to help uplevel healthcare professional’s competencies and skills to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare organizations recruitment and retention efforts.

Our training methodology focuses on three areas in order to achieve groundbreaking results: Adult Learning Principles, Evidence-based research and Core Competencies. Swipe to learn more about each of these three pillars of DICA.

Pillar One

Adult Learning Principles

We use an Instructor-Led, Participant-Centered approach in the design and delivery of our training making the learning engaging, interactive and FUN in order to make the information “stick”. Our actionable content is designed for practitioners to put their new learned skills and tools into practice the next day to start making an immediate impact.
Pillar Two

Evidence-based & Theory

We rely on evidence research in the development and ongoing updates of our content utilizing our Literature Review Guide that prioritizes systematic reviews. In addition, DICA is founded and draws upon areas that includes motivational interviewing, transformative learning theory, self-determination theory, neuroscience, mindfulness, transtheoretical models of change, and cognitive behavioral principles.
Pillar Three

Core Competencies

DICA was created utilizing the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies, highlighting competencies that are foundational for all helping professions–communication. Our methodology develops competencies for effective patient-clinician communication to engage and motivate patients.
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Public
Healthcare

We provide evidence-based training that support your recruitment and retention efforts.

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Continuing Education Providers

We design engaging and experiential events with actionable content to support growth in competencies.

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The Dive Into a Coach Approach™ Levels

Take the Plunge! Our curriculum includes three levels of micro-credentialing for a total of 32 CEU's towards your coaching accredentialing.
Per request we can design customized packages for Private Healthcare, Public Healthcare and Universities / Associations that meet your needs and outcomes.

Dive Into a Coach Approach™ 1.0

LEVEL 1.0: Introduction 

Get introduced to the Dive Into a Coach Approach™ model, framework, and guiding principles in this 12-hours training. Discover tools you can implement immediately to improve clinical outcomes, reduce burnout, and better manage your clinicians’ time and energy. 

Improve Clinical Outcomes

Dive Into a Coach Approach™ 2.0

LEVEL 2.0: Mastery

Improve therapeutic use of self and build your leadership skills in this 10-hour training. Receive your personalized  Relationship Intelligence (RQ) assessment. Add tools to your Coaching Dive-Kit and grow confidence through 1:1 practice.

 

Magnify your Skills

Dive Into a Coach Approach™ 3.0

LEVEL 3.0: Implementation 

Implement the Coach Approach methodology  to grow your practice or organization and start co-creating with your team  a customized guide for sustainable impact.  Select your Coaching Champions who will receive 1:1 mentorship.

Grow your Practice
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