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18 March 2022

Certification Spotlight: An Interview with L. Cindy Carra, MPH, CHES®, CPT

Name: L. Cindy Carra, MPH, CHES®, CPT Job Title: SME/Instructor of Health & Wellness Programs Career Sector: Healthcare   NCHEC: What is your current job title and sector? Cindy: I am currently a curriculum designer and instructor for an online learning institution. It is extremely rewarding to help prepare the next cohort of health, fitness, and nutrition coaches that will make an impact on people’s lives and in the healthcare field. Designing and writing curriculum... Read More
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08 February 2022

How To Communicate Your Transferable Skills: Guest Post by Kyle Elliott, MPA, CHES®

  How do you identify your transferable skills when switching careers? What are the most important transferable skills when looking for a new job? Where do you communicate your transferable skills to prospective employers? As a career coach and job search expert, these are a few of the most common questions I get from job seekers looking to secure a job after college graduation, land a role with a big tech company, or make a career transition. Below are four proven steps to identify an... Read More
Posted by Jessica Wessner at 08 February 2022
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22 December 2021

Health Education Leadership Blog Series: An Interview with Brandon Johnson, MHS, MCHES®

The following interview is part of a new leadership blog series that highlights individuals that have furthered their careers in the health education field and are also currently working in an advanced or leadership role.    Who is Brandon Johnson, MHS, MCHES®?  Name: Brandon Johnson, MHS, MCHES® Job Title(s): Public Health Advisor & Government Projects Officer | Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services  Administration (SAMHSA)  Years’ Expe... Read More
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Certification Spotlight: An Interview with Basil Omonya, Master Certified Health Education Specialist

The following interview is part of a new series to highlight the remarkable work efforts of our credential-holders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Name: Basil Omonya, BS, MCHES® Job Title: Health Educator Years’ Experience: 6 Career Sector: International/Overseas | Healthcare NCHEC: What is your current job title and where do you work? Basil: My job title is Health Educator and I work for the Apac District Local Government, Apac Hospital Work Station in Uganda, Africa.&n... Read More
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24 October 2019

Health Education Careers: An Interview with Deniece Chevannes, MCHES®, Health Promotion Specialist

In celebration of National Health Education Week, we are interviewing four accomplished CHES® and MCHES® in varying career sectors across the country.  Today, we are chatting with Deniece Chevannes, MPH, MCHES®, Director of Health Promotion & Evaluation at Hemophilia of Georgia. NCHEC: How did you become a Director of Health Promotion & Evaluation? Deniece: I like to say that health education found me. My bachelor’s degree is in Spanish and I started out ... Read More
Posted by Jessica Wessner at 24 October 2019
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23 October 2019

Health Education Careers (Part II): An interview with Chase Messersmith, CHES®

In celebration of National Health Education Week, we are interviewing four accomplished CHES® and MCHES® in varying career sectors across the country.  Today, we are chatting with CHES® Chase Messersmith, Community Health Educator with Community Health Network, Indiana.    NCHEC: How did you become a Community Health Educator? Chase: I graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Public Health Promotion and a minor in organizational leadership and ... Read More
Posted by Jessica Wessner at 23 October 2019
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17 October 2019

Health Education Careers: An Interview with Janesia Robbs, MCHES®

In celebration of National Health Education Week, we are interviewing four accomplished CHES® and MCHES® in varying career sectors across the country.  Today, we are chatting with Janesia Robbs, MPH, MCHES®, a Health Communication Specialist on the Communication and Public Engagement team at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). NCHEC: How did you become a Health Communication Specialist? Janesia: I attended Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD and studied h... Read More
Posted by Jessica Wessner at 17 October 2019
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05 October 2017

Careers in Health Education and Promotion

One of the most exciting aspects about a career in the health education and promotion field is the wide range of job settings from which a health education specialists can choose employment. Although the term "specialist" may appear to imply a niche skill, quite the opposite is true! CHES® and MCHES® are equipped to handle a wide variety of positions and possess many skillsets that allow for versality in the workplace. Job settings for health education specialists that were... Read More
Posted by Jessica Wessner at 05 October 2017
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