NCHEC encourages CHES/MCHES to pursue continuing education in all of the Areas of Responsibility and Competencies for Health Education Specialist as competence in all Areas is essential to successful health education practice. Continuing education experiences may include seminars, conferences, workshops, academic courses, satellite instruction, training programs, and directed self-study programs.

If your organization currently or is considering offering professional development opportunities of interest to health education professionals you may want to consider becoming a designated CECH provider. The benefits of becoming such a provider include:

• Increasing the visibility of your organization by attracting more health educators to your activities

• Elevating your organization's credibility by being a nationally recognized provider of continuing education for health educators

• Enhancing the health education profession by providing a valuable service to your community

  As of April 1, 2011, NCHEC Designated Providers can offer continuing education contact hours for the new advanced-level certification, Master Certified Health Education Specialist, (MCHES). Designated Providers can view the recorded webinar below that includes information about the new certification, MCHES, and the process to provide MCHES credits for your upcoming program or event.

• The Frequently Asked Questions document may assist providers in answering questions regarding the MCHES certification or the process to provide advanced-level CECHs. Click the link to view the FAQs.

• Forms are available for providers to submit programs for advanced-level credit. Should you have any questions regarding providing MCHES credit, please contact Sandy Schaffer at sschaffer@nchec.org.

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