Circumstances may necessitate a CHES® or MCHES® to request an extension.
Extension: A CHES®/MCHES® who has paid their renewal fee for the current certification year but have not fulfilled all CECH requirements may request a one-year extension of his/her recertification cycle.
CHES®/MCHES® may request extension status for a maximum of two years during any five-year certification cycle (approved in one-year increments). A letter of explanation for the request must be submitted each year. At the end of the current renewal year, the CHES®/MCHES® will automatically return to 'active' status, as long as current renewal fees are paid.
Extension status may be granted for special circumstances including, but not limited to: personal or family illness, graduate study, foreign residency.
While in 'extension' status, a CHES®/MCHES®:
- may continue to earn CECH
- is not permitted to hold any elective NCHEC office
- is not allowed to serve on any planning committee as a CHES®/MCHES® representative
The best way to request an Extension is through your online portal. Log into your portal HERE.
You can also download your Extension Form and email it to admin@nchec.org.