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.

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.

April CHES Exam Test Date - April 24, 2010 - IS OPEN

Applications for the April 24, 2010 Exam are now open. Click here for complete exam information.

MCHES: A New Advanced-level Health Education Credential

Please join NCHEC staff for a Webinar entitled, MCHES: A New Advanced-level Health Education Credential, hosted by HpCareer.net as part of their Lunch and Learn Series.

On Friday February 5, 2010 at 12:00pm- 12:30pm EST

If you were not able to attend the Webinar

A recorded version of this session is now available at:
http://healthpromotionlive.com/category/archives-lunch-learn-live/

Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: events@hpcareer.net.

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.