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CHES/MCHES Video

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Thank you for visiting NCHEC.org, your source for Certified Health Education Specialist and Master 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 and MCHES 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.

Join AAHPERD for a Webinar on May 16th

Title: Snapshot of the First Class of Advanced-Level Health Education Specialist
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/622244042

2013 Call For Candidates

NCHEC is searching for individuals to fill voluntary positions on our Division Boards. The term of these positions will begin on January 1, 2013. NCHEC seeks individuals from a diversity of practice settings on all boards: school, medical care, business/industry, academia and community. Elections will be held in August 2012. Consider nominating yourself or encourage a peer to take this opportunity. The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2012.

Please see the Call for Candidates 2013 document for open positions and the nominations form below.

CALL FOR CANDIDATES 2013.pdf (pdf, 34 KB)
Nomination Form 2013.pdf (pdf, 84 KB)

MCHES Exam Registration is OPEN

Registration is now OPEN for the October 20, 2012 MCHES Exam. Click here to apply.

The October CHES Exam Cycle is OPEN

Exam registration is now OPEN for the October 20, 2012 CHES exam. Click here to apply.

Did you miss the Live Employer Webinar on November 10th?

No Worries! The Webinar "Why Should You Hire a Certified Health Education Specialist?" sponsored by NCHEC and the University of Florida's Health Education and Behavior Department has been archived through UF's Mediasite.
You can access the on-demand recording at the following link:

http://mediasite.video.ufl.edu/mediasite/Viewer/?peid=36cf0eefb7234f7788b61d21f5c825ff1d

To obtain CECH Credit for viewing the webinar, you will need to complete the following survey form:

https://ufhhphealtheducation.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3KqowiSOB1uNIUI

Please share the archived video with other colleagues and employers in the health education field.

NEW CHES/MCHES Employer Video

NEW CHES/MCHES Video Press Release

Free Promoting the Profession Kit

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