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

Answer

Session-based pricing allows clients to pay individually per session, offering flexibility but typically lower revenue predictability than package or retainer models.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A written coaching agreement sets clear expectations about session structure, confidentiality, cancellation policies, and the non-clinical nature of coaching.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

IAHC requires continuing education (CE) for credential renewal, reflecting the commitment to evolving best practices and evidence-based coaching.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Developing group coaching programs that maintain client confidentiality and boundaries

Answer

Group coaching can extend reach ethically if confidentiality norms are established and professional boundaries are maintained within the group setting.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Selling products to clients creates a conflict of interest that can bias coaching recommendations and compromise the coach's primary obligation to the client's wellbeing.

IAHC - International Association for Health Coaches Practice Test

IAHC - International Association for Health Coaches Practice Test

IAHC Business and Ethics in Health Coaching 2