Certified back in whack coach

                            THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH A CBIWC

The Certified Back in Whack Coach [CBIWC] certification program prepares  qualified* licensed healthcare professionals to effectively mentor and monitor youth who are using the BiW4Teens program. Youth who work with a CBIWC experience higher level of program success than youth who do not.  Program success includes weight loss goals being met, adopting a greater number of healthy habits, improving abnormal labs and vital signs, improved mental and emotional wellbeing, improved energy and overall physical health. Youth also report they have a greater level of confidence in their own ability to be be successful when they are able to partner with a CBIWC. 

                           ABOUT THE CBIWC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The CBIWC certification program consists of a 10 hour Self-Study program which includes the following components:

1. Three-part webinar series to include:

    a. Overview of childhood obesity - health issues related to childhood obesity   

        and key habits that impact a child’s weight

    b. Overview of BiW4Teens program components and two program phases

    c. How to talk to parents and youth about a touchy subject 

    d. Program outcomes and benefits

    e. Facilitate a successful clinic visit 

    f. Importance of program incentive gifts

    g. Using BiW4Teens documentation forms 

    h. Billing for sessions

2. Review BiW4Teens program outline

3. Watch BiW4Teens Program videos and become familiar with the companion 

    workbook

4. Complete the CBIWC exam

5. Upon passing the exam, receive a CBIWC certificate PLUS these extra 

    materials to ensure your success as a CBIWC: 

    a. Prescription for a Healthy Weight 

    b. BiW4Teens Clinic Brochure

    c. BiW4Teens Detailed Documentation Forms Packet which includes:

        i. Initial Contact 

        ii. Pre-Visit Chart Review

        iii. Initial Visit

        iv. Implementation Phase – Clinic Visit

        v. Maintenance Phase – Clinic Visit

    d. BiW4Teens Patient Progress Log – includes list of sessions completed and 

        list of healthy habits 

    e. HCP-Parent-Teen Program Commitment Contract

    f. BiW4Teens Multi Patient Log

    g. BiW Health Questionnaire Form

    h. BIW Program Billing Codes

 *Note – Qualified licensed healthcare providers need to have “health education” included as part of their scope of practice (i.e. registered nurses, registered dietitians, physical therapist, behavioral health counselors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical doctors).