IAHC Business and Ethics in Health Coaching 2

Question 1

A health coaching business model that charges clients per session rather than for a package is called:

Accepted Answer

Pay-as-you-go or session-based pricing

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Retainer model

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Group coaching flat rate

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Sliding scale model

Question 2

IAHC recommends health coaches have a written coaching agreement with clients primarily to:

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Clarify expectations, scope, boundaries, and policies to protect both parties

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Comply with IRS requirements for self-employment

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Meet state licensing requirements for health professionals

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Establish liability for health outcomes

Question 3

Under IAHC ethical standards, a health coach should continue their professional development by:

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Pursuing ongoing education, supervision, and staying current with evidence-based health research

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Only attending IAHC annual conferences

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Completing a one-time certification and relying on initial training

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Reading only popular health and wellness books

Question 4

Which business strategy is most aligned with IAHC coaching ethics when a coach wants to expand reach?

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Developing group coaching programs that maintain client confidentiality and boundaries

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Offering medical diagnoses as part of a premium package

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Selling proprietary supplements as part of every coaching package

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Claiming clinical credentials not yet obtained

Question 5

When an IAHC coach sells nutritional supplements to their coaching clients, the primary ethical concern is:

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Conflict of interest that may compromise objective, client-centered guidance

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Tax implications of combined income streams

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Violation of supplement labeling laws

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Lack of liability insurance for product sales

Question 6

What does 'scope of practice' mean for an IAHC-certified health coach in the US?

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The defined boundaries of what health coaches are trained and authorized to do

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The geographic area in which the coach is licensed to operate

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The number of clients a coach can see each week

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The types of insurance plans a coach can bill