NCHEC - The National Commission For Health Education Credentialing

CHES/MCHES Video

Welcome
Thank you for visiting NCHEC.org, your source for Certified Health Education Specialist and Master 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 and MCHES 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.

NCHEC Receives Distinguished Recognition from NCCA

NCHEC is pleased to announce that the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) has granted re-accreditation to the nationally recognized CHES certification for a five-year period. Also, the advanced-level certification, MCHES earned accreditation in its first time of review. The re-accreditation and accreditation was awarded to NCHEC for demonstrating compliance with the NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. To read the full press release click here.

Volunteers Needed for the Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis

You are invited to participate in an exciting opportunity to significantly impact the future of the health education profession. Volunteer health education specialists are needed from a variety of work settings and experience levels. For more information and to apply click here

2014 Call For Candidates

NCHEC is searching for individuals to fill voluntary positions on our Board of Commissioners and Division Boards. The term of these positions will begin on January 1, 2014. NCHEC seeks individuals from a diversity of practice settings on all boards: school, healthcare, business/industry, academia and community. Elections will be held in August 2013. Consider nominating yourself or encourage a peer to take this opportunity. The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2013.

Please see the 2014 Call for Candidates and Nominations forms for more information on the open board positions and the application process.

2014 CALL FOR CANDIDATES.pdf (pdf, 34 KB)
2014 Nomination Form.pdf (pdf, 64 KB)

Registration for the October 19th CHES Exam is OPEN

Click here to apply.

MCHES Exam Registration is currently OPEN

To apply for the October 19th MCHES exam click here.

NCHEC Applauds SOPHE

NCHEC would like to recognize the advocacy work of SOPHE to expand the workforce of CHES/MCHES that address the diabetes epidemic. Recently, SOPHE successfully petitioned ADA to include CHES and MCHES in the ADA Guidelines for Diabetes Self-Management and Treatment. These guidelines are used by health insurers to determine third-party reimbursement for services.

In 2013, NCBDE approved SOPHE's request to allow MCHES to be eligible to qualify for the exam to become a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE®). Beginning January 1, 2014, professionals with an MCHES credential will be eligible to submit an application to become a CDE®. Please note there are additional requirements needed to sit for the CDE®. Visit http://www.ncbde.org for more information on eligibility.

NCHEC appreciates and applauds SOPHE commitment and dedication to advance the health education profession. To read SOPHE's full press release visit their Website at http://www.sophe.org/MCHES_Diabetes_Educator.cfm

Also, SOPHE released a document Affordable Care Act: Opportunities and Challenges for Health Education Specialists. Use the link provider to view the document http://www.sophe.org/CDP/ACA_Issue_Brief.cfm.

NCHEC Continuing Education Orientation Webinar

The How to Maintain Your Certification Webinar was held on Wednesday, January 30th at 12:00pm EST. To view the archived version click here. To receive contining education contact hours for the event, contact Hpcareer.net.

The Learning Objectives:
1) Discuss the recertification requirements for CHES and MCHES
2) List the key resources available to earn Continuing Education Contact Hours for CHES and MCHES

Free Promoting the Profession Kit

RECENTLY UPDATED

NCHEC offers a free PowerPoint Presentation highlighting the benefits of the CHES and MCHES credentials. It includes the history of CHES certification, reasons to certify, how to apply for the exam, the new advanced-level certification, MCHES, and more. This is an ideal resource to share with your coworkers, coalition partners and students.