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20 March 2023

2022 Outstanding Leadership Award Winners Announced

Whitehall, PA. The Leadership Award program, offered by The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC), was created to recognize the achievements of early career and established Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) in the health education profession, as well as recognize organizations that acknowledge the value and support the hiring of CHES® and MCHES® in the field. The awards are g... Read More
Posted by Misozi Houston at 20 March 2023

19 February 2023

How to Study for the CHES®/MCHES® Exams

Finding the most effective way to study can be difficult — the way each person learns best is different and unique to them. If you’re preparing to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES®) examination, it’s crucial that you discover an effective way to study the material you’ll be tested over. Some tips for self-studying for these exams are: Know what to expect Try common study methods ... Read More
Posted by Misozi Houston at 19 February 2023

27 January 2023

Everything You Should Know About Health Education Specialists

Whether you’re interested in a career in healthcare education and promotion, or just want to learn more about how this field fits into the healthcare industry, we’re here to fill you in on everything you should know about Health Education Specialists.  What are Health Education Specialists? Health Education Specialists work with individuals, families, communities, and organizations to create and oversee programs that promote health and well-being. They also facilitate the d... Read More
Posted by Misozi Houston at 27 January 2023

18 January 2023

Executive Director Announces Retirement

Linda Lysoby, Executive Director of the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC), after more than 20 years of service, has announced her retirement anticipated on January 31, 2023. Beginning in 2002, Lysoby brought her commitment to quality improvement leadership to the activities of this national organization which credentials Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES®). During her tenure at NCHE... Read More
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13 January 2023

Important Update Regarding Renewal and Recertification Fees

Thank you, CHES® and MCHES® for selecting NCHEC as your health education certification body. We look forward to another year of growing our credentials and advancing the health education profession. Over the past year, NCHEC invested in technological services including enhanced security features and convenience options for CHES® and MCHES®. One of those features includes Single Sign-On, which allows users to log onto NCHEC Online, a community exclusively for CHES® and MCH... Read More
Posted by Misozi Houston at 13 January 2023

11 January 2023

2022 Infographic Contest Winners Announced

NCHEC’s annual infographic contest gives our CHES®/MCHES® (and aspiring CHES®) an opportunity to display their creative talents.  NCHEC’s Marketing Committee, which both sponsors and judges the annual contest, has announced the winners of the 2022 Infographic Contest. Entries in two categories; certified and non-certified (student), were judged based on whether the design was compelling and sharable, clearly communicated an idea or concept, cited accurate resource... Read More
Posted by Misozi Houston at 11 January 2023

04 January 2023

Updates to CHES® and MCHES® Exam Administration

NCHEC announced an update to the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) and Master Certification Health Education Specialist (MCHES®) examinations effective April 2023. To ensure fairness and security across both live remote-proctored and PSI test center examinations, the CHES® and MCHES® exams will be administered using a set of security protocols in alignment with accreditation standards recommended by one of our accrediting bodies, NCCA. This security policy will af... Read More
Posted by Misozi Houston at 04 January 2023

13 December 2022

NCHEC Announces 2023 Leadership

Whitehall, Pa. December 13, 2022 – The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC) the administrator of the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) and Master Certification Health Education Specialist (MCHES®) examinations announced the results of the 2023 Leadership Election. A total of six individuals will join NCHEC in leadership roles in 2023. “We are pleased to announce our newly elected board members who will begin serving their five-y... Read More
Posted by Misozi Houston at 13 December 2022

21 November 2022

How to Display Your CHES®/MCHES® Credential

The process of obtaining one’s CHES® or MCHES® certification is by no means an easy accomplishment. In addition to sitting for an arduous competency-based examination, the certification denotes years of university-level academic study and a commitment to professional competency through continuing education. Displaying your professional and academic credentials properly will serve to validate your personal expertise and give tangible recognition of professional achievements. In a... Read More
Posted by Misozi Houston at 21 November 2022
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16 November 2022

April 2023 Helen P. Cleary Scholarship Recipients Announced

For Immediate Release CONTACT Melissa Opp, MPH, MCHES®, ICE-CCP 1541 Alta Drive, Ste. 303 Deputy Executive Director mopp@nchec.org   Whitehall, PA-The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., (NCHEC) has announced the names of three recipients for the spring 2023 Helen P. Cleary Scholarship. This award is designed to assist full-time undergraduate or graduate students with the fees associated with the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) examina... Read More
Posted by Misozi Houston at 16 November 2022

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