Basic Concepts
What is Virta’s Knowledge Management system for Virta’s care teams?
Virtapedia
A member should strive to eat ___ servings of non-strachy veggies per day.
5
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Providing a calorie goal is outside of the scope of practice. True or False?
True.
Note: If a member asks for a calorie recommendation, do not calculate or prescribe a target.
Which skill of the Virta Coaching Approach focuses on building rapport and fostering a psychologically safe place where members feel supported?
Connect
What are the three pathways for our members here at Virta?
Diabetes Reversal, Responsible Prescribing, and Sustainable Weight Loss
To 'Curb your carbs', what is the carb goal here at Virta?
30g
Note: This can be adjusted over time based on the members’ goals, preferences and needs. Some will be ready to start at 30g right away. Others may ease into it. Your role as a coach is to meet them where they are and support steady progress.
VP
Virtapedia
Coaches should ensure members’ medication lists are accurate, remind members of Virta provider orders, and escalate concerns to the Virta provider. True or False?
True.
________ might show up in your coaching through gathering relevant member information (budget, dietary preferences, travel, cooking habits, etc.) to tailor guidance and support effectively.
Co-Create
What system do we use to deliver a compelling text-based coaching experience, document care plans, and remotely monitor member's progress and safety?
Spark
Include a source of _____ in every meal - just enough to cook with or add flavor to meals. A little goes a long way.
fat
DM
Diabetes Management
Name 3 of the key areas that the Health Coach Scope of Practice focuses on.
Nutrition, Biomarkers, Symptoms, Medications, Sleep, Behavioral Health, Lab Results, Exercise, Health Conditions, Biomedical Devices & Wearables
What are the 3 categories of the Elevate: Performance Framework? (HINT: How we... X3)
How we coach, How we show up, How we use our time
What platform do we use to store our team resources, training materials, and knowledge management system?
Notion
A coach's role in helping members reach their daily protein goals is to help them identify their protein target and distribute it evenly throughout the day. True or False?
True
SWL
Sustainable Weight Loss
Virta Health Coaches share the responsibility for members in partnership with a multidisciplinary team. This allows them to focus on what they do best - coaching. What are the three primary teams?
Health Coaches, Providers, Member Support
Which skill of the Virta Coaching Approach focuses on supporting sustainable behavior change using practical strategies and habit-building techniques?
Facilitate
What is Virta's mission?
Reverse diabetes and obesity in 1 billion people.
A condition where the body’s cells become less sensitive to insulin, making it harder for glucose to move out of the blood and into the cells.
Insulin Resistance
Well-Formulated Ketogenic Diet
Which of these tasks is outside the Health Coaches' scope?
- Track biomarkers
- Review lab work
- Provide expert, evidence-based guidance about how a well-formulated ketogenic diet
Review lab work.
Note: Virta providers complete this to ensure member safety and clinical care.
In which resource can you find more information about the Virta Coaching Approach?
The Health Coach Corner;Coaching Approach Notion Page