On Your Terms® 2. Scope of Practice for Coaches (What You're Legally Allowed to Do)
Scope of practice is one of the most requested topics in my community, and in my DMs, so we’re going to get down and dirty, talking about what you are, and are not, legally allowed to do as a coach.
First of all, you need to understand exactly what scope of practice is and which scope of practice covers what you do. This is where this episode starts. But there’s so much misinformation out there when it comes to scope of practice legislation that it can be a real minefield, and getting things wrong has the potential to land you in trouble, so I spend a bit of time myth-busting as well.
Once that’s out of the way, I get into how you can design your business in a way that’s safe, covered, and will let you sleep tight at night.
In this episode, you'll hear…
- 02:09 - What scope of practice means
- 04:08 - How it affects your business
- 06:17 - The myth of unregulated industries
- 08:17 - Where the confusion comes from
- 16:04 - Do’s and don’ts of your coaching scope of practice
RESOURCES:
- 6 Steps to a Legally Legit Scope of Practice (blog post)
- Health Coach Scope of Practice 101 (blog post)
- State Regulation of Nutrition Practice from the American Nutrition Association
- 3 Ways To Stay Within Your Scope Of Practice (Instagram post)
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DISCLAIMER: Although Sam is an attorney she doesn’t practice law and can’t give you legal advice. All episodes of On Your Terms® are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The info you hear here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney.
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