Coach Training

Become a Certified Coach and advance your leadership capacity!

UTMB offers a variety of coach certification training for "Texas" residents. Please see the following options:

1. Following the completion of this course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and understanding needed to effectively deliver the National DPP lifestyle change program (PreventT2®). Work with our experienced DTTAC Master Trainer Select^TM and engage with other to-be coaches in hands-on activities and interactive discussions.

2. Hypertension Control Coach training will be led by Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Lee. The first part is a knowledge-based lectures and interactive discussions. The second part is a coaching practice.

3. Coach training for Bright Body and GeriFit are self-paced, online modules. Coach training for CDSMP and DSMP must be requested through UTMB Patient Education Programs.

Upcoming Training

The most recent HCHC coach training class will happen on 10/24/2026, 01/30/2027, 04/24/2027, and 08/28/2027 from 9am-3pm each day.

The most recent CDSME coach training class will happen on 12/05/2026-12/06/2026 from 8am-5pm each day.

CDSME and HCHC Coach: Enroll Here

The most recent DPP coach training class will happen on 11/07/2026-11/08/2026 from 8am-5pm each day.

DPP Coach: Enroll Here

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Email Dr. Hanaa Sallam with any questions, or to find out more.

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To learn more about DPP, check here: https://nationaldppcsc.cdc.gov/s/?t=1593172148177
To learn more about other entities offering lifestyle coach training, check here: https://nationaldppcsc.cdc.gov/s/article/Training-for-your-Lifestyle-Coaches
To access the CDC-accredited PreventT2® curriculum, check here: https://nationaldppcsc.cdc.gov/s/article/National-DPP-PreventT2-Curricula-and-Handouts

Lifestyle Coach Training

Become a Certified Coach and advance your leadership capacity!

Upcoming Training

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