Sleep Coach

UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF A SOUND SLEEP AND HOW TO GET BETTER SLEEP

You will receive a NFPT Sleep Coach certificate when taking and passing this course test. Then, relay your knowledge to help yourself and others feel and live better with sounder sleep.

You are about to discover what you need to know to help people get more sleep and feel energized from sleep. Most people know that sleep is healthy and many people want to sleep more, but struggle to get the rest they desire.

It can be challenging to fit sleep in to a busy life. Some people think they are sleeping enough, yet drag themselves out of bed and through the day, with a reliance on caffeine and sugar. A cycle develops.

Sleep and circadian rhythm science hold the answers to sleep problems, topics we are fascinated with!

When asleep, your mind and body communicate at a level not possible when awake because most outside stimuli is removed. Incredible.

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Est. Prep/Completion Time = 6 hours

NFPT CEC Award = 1.2

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