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Title: The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.


1
The National Commission for Health Education
Credentialing, Inc.
  • NCHEC
  • 1541 Alta Drive, Suite 303
  • Whitehall, PA 18052
  • Phone (888) 624-3248
  • Fax (800) 813-0727
  • www.nchec.org

2
NCHECs Mission
  • Improve the practice of health education
  • Serve the public and profession
  • Certifying health education specialists
  • Promoting professional development
  • Strengthening professional preparation and
    practice 

3
NCHEC StructureNon-Profit Agency
4
History of NCHEC Credentialing of Health
Educators
  • 1978 National Task Force developed
  • 1980 Role verification
  • 1985 - Competencies established
  • 1988 - NCHEC incorporated as a non-profit
    organization
  • 1989 Charter certification initiated - work
    history
  • 1990 First CHES Exam given
  • 1997 CHES exam offered twice a year
  • 1998 Competencies Update Project (CUP) in
    progress
  • 2000 Code of Ethics for Health Education
    Profession adopted
  • 2002 (Milestone Year) More than 10,000
    individuals certified
  • 2004 CUP Project Completed

5
Credentialing What is it?
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS/ UNIVERSITIES AND
COLLEGES __________________ Accreditation
INDIVIDUALS __________________ Licensure Certifica
tion Registration
6
Quality Assurance Mechanisms
  • Licensure Government
  • Certification Professional
  • Registration State Local
  • Accreditation - Program

7
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Certification
  • This certification has been developed for
  • health education profession
  • mastery of the fundamental skills
  • across all practice settings
  • voluntary credentialing

8
Benefits of Certification
  • Establishes national standard
  • Attests to individuals knowledge and skills
  • Assists employers in identifying qualified
    practitioners
  • Sense of pride and accomplishment
  • Promotes continued professional development

C - Certified H - Health E - Education
S - Specialist
9
Other Benefits
  • Affiliated with Health Education Credentialing
    Organization
  • Updates on efforts within profession
  • Notices of continuing education opportunities
  • Receive newsletter other mailings
  • Free job postings

10
Individual Decisions
  • Professional distinction
  • Desire to excel mark of excellence
  • Credential for comparison with other professions
  • Commitment to continuing education

11
The Framework for CHES(Areas of Responsibility
Competencies for Health Educators)
  • Sets broad standards of practice
  • Measurable performance
  • Useful for faculty in curriculum development
  • Standard to evaluate continuing education
    programs

12
CHES Responsibilities
  • Assess
  • Plan
  • Implement
  • Evaluate
  • Coordinate
  • Act as Resource
  • Communicate

13
CHES Eligibility Requirements
  • Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree from an
    accredited institution AND
  • A major in health education, community health
    education, public health education, school health
    education
  • OR
  • 25 semester hours (37 quarter hours) specific to
    course work related to competencies

14
Pre-screening/ Review of Credentials
  • This is a optional service offered to individuals
    who are not sure if they meet the requirements
    for the exam
  • Transcripts are reviewed to determine eligibility
  • 25 fee (non-refundable)

15
The CHES Examination
  • Competency-based
  • Pencil and paper exam
  • 150 multiple choice questions
  • Identifies each area of responsibility
  • Offered at over 120 testing locations nationwide
  • Study Guide available

16
CHES Exam Schedule
  • Exam dates are scheduled twice a year in the
    months of
  • April October

17
Apply for CHES Exam
  • Exam Application Transcripts
  • Registration Deadlines Fees

18
CHES Certification Requirements
  • Pass written examination
  • Annual renewal fee
  • 75 hours of continuing education within 5 year
    cycle
  • Recertify at the fifth year if
  • Renewal fees paid
  • Continuing education requirement met

19
CHES Continuing Education
  • Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH)
  • 75 CECH are required for the five-year
    recertification

20
Continuing Education CECH Categories
  • Category I Events offered by providers
    pre-approved by NCHEC
    Minimum 45 CECH
  • Category II Events offered by providers not
    pre-approved by NCHEC Maximum
    30 CECH

21
CHES Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Conferences, Workshops, and Seminars
  • Self-Study Programs
  • Academic Preparation
  • Professional Presentations
  • Creative Endeavors
  • Professional Service

22
Employment Opportunities
  • College University
  • Consultant Practices
  • Government Agencies (all levels)
  • Health Care/Medical Care
  • International Health
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Private Companies
  • Public/Community Health Organizations
  • School Health
  • Worksites
  • Others .

23
NCHECs Future Goals Objectives
  • Enhance professional development through
    expanding continuing education
  • Move toward a greater market presence
  • Raise awareness among employers to encourage
    advancement of certified practitioners
  • Competency Update Project (CUP) findings
    implementation
  • Evaluate possibility of university accreditation
    requirement for CHES exam eligibility

24
Did You Know
  • Health Education is now recognized as a specific
    occupation by the Department of Labor.
  • Employers are recognizing salary advancement to
    individuals who are CHES certified many prefer
    the CHES credential in hiring and promoting
    health educators.
  • CHES designation is required for health educators
    in Arkansas other states seem poised to follow.

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For More Information
  • The National Commission for Health Education
    Credentialing, Inc.
  • 1541 Alta Drive, Suite 303 Whitehall, PA 18052
  • (888) NCHEC4U (624-3248)
  • www.nchec.org
  • Brochures CHES Exam Application Study
    Guide
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