Motivational Interviewing in Health Care
Help patients move toward better health, one conversation at a time, in this on-demand course with the co-founder of MI, Stephen Rollnick.
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8 hours | On-Demand (12 months access)Who this course is for
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Find out moreLearn Motivational Interviewing (MI) from co-founder Stephen Rollnick and a team of expert clinicians, with a focus on real-world strategies you can use in fast-paced health care settings. Whether you’re working in primary care, allied health, nursing, or mental health, this course will show you how to bring Motivational Interviewing into your day-to-day consultations to make them more collaborative, effective, and satisfying.
Support Change - Without Needing to Convince or Persuade
As health professionals, we’re trained to solve problems. But when it comes to behavior change, telling patients what to do often isn’t enough - and can sometimes backfire. Motivational Interviewing offers a more effective alternative: a guiding style of communication that helps patients find their own motivation to change.
This self-paced course helps you integrate Motivational Interviewing into routine care - even brief appointments. You’ll learn how to navigate common challenges like patients who seem unsure, withdrawn, or hard to connect with - and how to use core Motivational Interviewing strategies to lift the tone of your consultations, reduce burnout, and improve outcomes.
With a focus on real clinical applications, the course includes practical demonstrations with a range of health professionals (including GPs, dieticians, and nurses) working with issues ranging from chronic illness to mental health and lifestyle change.
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Presented by Stephen Rollnick
Stephen Rollnick, PhD, is the co-founder of Motivational Interviewing and an internationally recognized trainer and author. Drawing on decades of experience in health care and behavior change, he presents this course alongside a team of skilled health professionals working across primary care, dietetics, mental health, and more.
You’ll learn from clinicians who know the realities of time-pressured consultations - and who show how even small shifts in communication can make a big difference. See all your course experts here.
Who This Course Is For
This training is ideal for:
GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals
Mental health workers and behavioral health practitioners
Public health, community health, and hospital-based staff
Clinical educators and team leaders seeking practical, scalable training
Health services and organizations looking to strengthen patient engagement and reduce staff burnout
For Teams and Organizations
This course is also popular with health services, clinics, and training programs looking to build Motivational Interviewing capacity across teams. If you're interested in group access or organizational training, contact us to learn more about flexible enrolment options.
Core Skills for Everyday Practice
Gain practical tools you can start using right away - even in brief, time-limited consultations. You'll learn:
A powerful alternative to persuasion: how to guide patients toward change
How to respond skillfully when patients seem unsure, disengaged, or hard to connect with
The 4 processes of Motivational Interviewing and how to apply them in clinical practice
How to ask open questions that invite reflection and promote autonomy
Using affirmations and reflective listening in difficult consultations
Ways to make short appointments feel more meaningful and effective
How Motivational Interviewing can reduce frustration and lift the emotional tone of practice
Your Learning Experience
This on-demand course is designed to fit into the reality of busy clinical life. You’ll get 12 months of access to:
Short, focused lessons you can revisit as often as you need
Clinical demonstrations across a wide range of medical contexts
Optional deeper-dive videos to explore key skills further
A searchable digital library of additional resources
Whether you’re learning one new Motivational Interviewing skill at a time or diving into a full mindset shift, this course offers practical tools you can apply immediately.
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Accredited Continuing Education Credits
This Motivational Interviewing in Health Care training is designed for mental health professionals worldwide. Upon completion, you'll receive an official certificate that may be submitted to relevant registration or licensing bodies for continuing professional development, where applicable.
8 CE/CME credits are designated for a range of licensed mental health professions, including:
psychologists, social workers, counsellors,
physicians, nurses,
marriage and family therapists,
addiction professionals.
Acceptance for other professions may vary by board and jurisdiction. View the complete CE/CME accreditation details and board approvals here.
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