During the COVID-19 pandemic, people spent a lot of time isolated and indoors, which helped foster an environment where some people now feel lonelier than ever. The result is a loss of social connectedness—the degree to which people feel the social connections and relationships in their lives to satisfy their wants and needs. When social…
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A Pricing Evaluation in Continuing Education
WELCOA’s assessment-based certificate program is meant to help wellness professionals build skill, education, and recognition in worksite wellness. Annually, WELCOA provides up to 12 brand new webinars and certifications to add to their library of over 40 trainings on the Institute for Wellness Studies. The break down below provides a broad overview of the benefits to purchasing a WELCOA membership in terms of continuing education with some of the top credentialing organizations in corporate wellness. Members can acquire specific knowledge, skills, and competencies for their ambitions in health and wellness and renew or complete a certification with National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, inc. (NCHEC)., Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) with brand new webinars and certification courses each year.
Institute for Wellness Studies
In one year, WELCOA shares 12 legal updates, 8 educational webinars, 3 certifications, and an opportunity to attend WELCOA’s Annual Summit*.
| Type | Amount | Credits | Total Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webinars | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Certifications | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Legal (new in 2019) | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Summit | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Credits (approx.) | 44 | ||
| Total Cost | $395 | ||
| Cost Per Credit Unit | $8.98 |
*Extra cost to attend Summit
Sample Annual Curriculum (2018):
| Month | Course Title | Instructor | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Mindful Eating: Moving from Weight to Wellbeing | Jen Arnold | 1 |
| Feb | Hear Me Roar: Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health a Work | Nancy Board | 3 |
| Mar | Creating a Stigma Free Mental Health Culture | Drs. Jeff and Nancy Jernigan | 1 |
| Apr | Seeing Your Best Self Through the Eyes of Others Fosters Well Being at Work | Chris White and Monica Worline | 1 |
| May | Leveraging Emotional Intelligence to Develop Your Leadership Skills and Better Manage Stress | Dr. Steven Stein | 3 |
| Jun | Motivating Movement @ Work | Celestee Rouf | 1 |
| Jul | WELCOA’s Seven Benchmarks: Overview and Introduction | Ryan Picarella and Sara Martin | 1 |
| Aug | Summit Pre-Conference + Core Conference | Various | 10 to 15 |
| Sep | Building a Results-Oriented Wellness Program | Ryan Picarella and Sara Martin | 4 |
| Oct | Creating Movements of Change: Optimize Behavior Change and Culture | Maggie Gough | 1 |
| Nov | Mindful Healthcare: Healthy Teams, Healthy Business | Scott Kashman and Christin Collins | 4 |
| Dec | Reimagining Careers to Unlock Potential with the Science of Purpose | Arthur Woods | 1 |
| Total | Up to 36 |
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