NCHEC - The National Commission For Health Education Credentialing

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Thank you for visiting NCHEC.org, your source for Certified Health Education Specialist news and events. Your interest in and support of health education certification strengthens the national standard for the health education profession.

The CHES designation after a health educator's name is one indication of professional competency and commitment to continued professional development.

Whether you are a graduating health education student, a practicing health education professional, an employer looking for qualified health educators, or a consumer interested in health and wellness, NCHEC.org has something for you. Our goal is to provide useful and timely information. Please visit often.

The October 16, 2010 Exam Cycle is CLOSED

The applications and pre-screen forms for the next CHES exam on April 16, 2011 will open on November 1st.

MCHES EDO Process Documents

Please make note that the Experience Documentation Opportunity (EDO) process opens on October 15, 2010. On that date, the MCHES EDO application will be made available both online and in paper copy. To assist eligible CHES in completing one step of the MCHES EDO process, NCHEC is releasing some of the EDO forms. Obtaining these forms in advance will aid CHES in the process of acquiring the appropriate documentation, contacting recommenders, and sending the self-appraisal and testament of practice forms to those individuals.

These specific EDO documents are now available in the CHES ONLY resource section of the NCHEC Web site. Please use the Quick Link at the left of the Homepage or click here. CHES will need to login with their username and password to access the forms. Once logged in click on the CHES ONLY tab on the left-hand side.

At this time, NCHEC is releasing three documents:
1) The MCHES Experience Documentation Handbook
2) The Experience Self-Appraisal and Testament of Practice form
3) The Experience Self-Appraisal and Testament of Practice form (Completed SAMPLE)

EDO is a One-time Opportunity

The Experience Documentation Opporunity (EDO) is a One-time Opportunity that will open on October 15, 2010 and close on April 16, 2011. CHES who have held active status for the past five consecutive years will have the opportunity to elect an assessment mechanism of his/her experience. If successful, CHES will not be required to take the exam to obtain the MCHES designation.

The EDO forms are in the final stages of approval and editing. NCHEC anticipates a late summer 2010 release of the forms. In the meantime please view the EDO factsheet.

Want to know more about the EDO process??

Attend the Live Webinar hosted by HPCareer.net on Thursday August 28th at 12pmEST.

Here's what people need to know.
1. Register for the webinar: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/629448266
2. Attend the LIVE webinar: You must attend the live event in order to receive 1 cech free.
3. Complete the Evaluation: The evaluation will collect your name and CHES #
4. Receive email confirmation for one, Category 1 CHES cech.
If you are unable to attend the live webinar, the cost for 1 cech is $14. So, register now!

FREE WEBINARS - REGISTER NOW

The 3 Free Webinars are:

The Impact of MCHES on Academia
MCHES and the Health Education Profession
The Impact of MCHES on Designated Providers and Employers

Click here for registration information.

Health Educator Job Analysis - 2010

NCHEC and its partners, the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) and the American Association for Health Education (AAHE), are pleased to announce the findings of the Health Educator Job Analysis 2010 (HEJA - 2010). The study results have implications for professional preparation, credentialing, and professional development for all health education specialists.

Please click here for the press release and executive summary.

CHES Only Section

NCHEC introduces the CHES ONLY section, where CHES can find marketing resources to promote Certified Health Education Specialists, CHES. Currently, in the CHES ONLY section, CHES will have the ability to download the new CHES logo. Simply right click on the CHES logo and save it for use.

If you are an active CHES please click here and provide your log-in information to access this information.

Free Promoting the Profession Kit

NCHEC offers a free PowerPoint Presentation highlighting the benefits of the CHES credential. It includes the history of CHES certification, reasons to certify, how to apply for the exam and more. This is an ideal resource to share with your coworkers, coalition partners and students.