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.

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.

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.

Next CHES Exam Test Date - October 16, 2010

The CHES exam application is now OPEN.

Click here to apply

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.