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CHES and MCHES: Recent Developments and An Advanced-

Level Health Education Certification

Developing a Sustainable System of Quality Assurance for Professional Preparation and Practice of Health Education Specialist in the U.S.

IUHPE Conference in GenevaJuly 12, 2010

Linda Lysoby, MS, CHES, CAEExecutive Director, NCHEC

This presentation will cover U.S. Health Education:

Certification Organization Structure and Processes

Importance of Competencies in Certification

Certified Health Education Specialist- Entry and Advanced

Future Challenges of CHES/MCHES Certification

Vision Statement: To be the premier credentialing body for health education specialists

Strategic Plan Priority I

Strategic Plan Priority II

Strategic Plan Priority III Strategic Plan

Priority IV

Mission Statement: To enhance the professional practice of Health Education by promoting and sustaining a credentialed body of Health Education Specialists. To meet this Mission, NCHEC

certifies health education specialists, promotes professional development, and strengthens professional preparation and practice.

NCHEC StructureNonprofit, Certification Organization

Division Board for Certificationof Health Education Specialists

Division Board forProfessional Development

Division Board for Professional Preparation &

Practice (7)

Office Staff(6)

Board of Commissioners (11)

Executive Director (1)__

History of NCHEC Credentialing of Health Educators

• 1978 - National Task Force Developed• 1980 - Role Verification• 1985 - Competencies Established• 1988 - NCHEC Incorporated as a Nonprofit Organization • 1989 - Charter Certification Initiated - Work History• 1990 - First CHES Exam Given• 2005 - Competency Update Project (CUP) Results Released

(1998-2004 Study)• 2006 - Revised Framework Published• 2007 - CHES Exam Based on New Framework• 2008 - NCAA Accreditation of CHES Program • 2010 - Health Education Job Analysis (HEJA) Results Released

(2008-2009 Study)© NCHEC 2010

Professional Credentialing Components

Source: Credentialing Concepts (2006). Institute for Credentialing Excellence. http://www.credentialingexcellence.org

Area of Responsibility/ DomainsUS Korea Galway Consensus Conf.I. Assess Needs, Assets, and Capacity for Health Education

II. Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of health education program

I. Catalyzing change

II. Plan Health Education II. Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of health education program

II. Leadership

III. Implement Health Education III. Development of health education methods and materials

III. Assessment

IV. Conduct Evaluation and Research Related to Health Education

IV. Management of health education program

IV. Planning

V. Administer and Manage Health Education

V. Environmental support for healthy life

V. Implementation

VI. Serve as a Health Education Resource Person

VI. Management of health information

VI. Evaluation

VII. Communicate and Advocate for Health and Health Education

IV. Research for health education and promotion

VII. Advocacy

VIII. Partnerships

Benefits of Certification• Establishes national standard • Attests to individual’s knowledge and

skills • Assists employers in identifying

qualified practitioners• Sense of pride and accomplishment• Promotes continued professional

development

• Three Components:– Meet Academic Eligibility Standards– Pass Written Examination– Continuing Education Requirements -75 in 5 years

• Voluntary• National in Scope• Based on Generic Health Education Responsibilities

and Competencies • Verified through a Job Analysis• Meets NCCA standards• Over 9,000 Active CHES

CHES Certification

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Credential

Establishes Professional Identity Exam Eligibility: Minimum Bachelors Degree

Major and/or Degree In Health

Education

Academic Transcript Reflecting 25 Semester Hrs Addressing the Seven Areas of Responsibility of

Health EducatorsOR

Exam Fees: $210-$330

Renewal/RecertificationAnnual Renewal Fee : $55.00

Continuing Education75 Hours in 5 Years

Why an Advanced Credential?

• Official recommendations of the National Task Force on Accreditation

• Findings of CUP and HEJA revealed advanced levels among health educators in their practice.

• 2006 Feasibility Study Survey: 2/3 of respondents indicated that an advanced level certification will benefit the profession

• Continuing comments from health educators that current CHES credential is “entry-level” and, therefore, not reflective of the scope of practice of many health education specialists.

Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) Credential (begins October 2011)

Confirms Professional Development / Career LadderExam Eligibility: 5 Years Experience AND

Master’s Degree or 5 year CHES

Major and/or Degree In Health

Education

Academic Transcript Reflecting 25 Semester Hrs Addressing the Seven Areas of Responsibility of

Health EducatorsOR

Exam Fees: $250-390Renewal/RecertificationAnnual Renewal Fee : $55.00

Continuing Education75 Hours in 5 Years30 CECH Must be Linked to Advanced-Level Sub-competencies

Percentage of 2011 CHES/MCHES Exam Questions by Area of Responsibility

Area of Responsibility CHES MCHES

I. Assess Needs, Assets, and Capacity for Health Education 12% 10%

II. Plan Health Education 15% 15%

III. Implement Health Education 24% 20%

IV. Conduct Evaluation and Research Related to Health Education 15% 16%

V. Administer and Manage Health Education 11% 16%

VI. Serve as a Health Education Resource Person 16% 15%

VII. Communicate and Advocate for Health and Health Education 7% 8%

MCHES Experience Documentation Opportunity (EDO)

• CHES ≥ 5 years continuous active status

• 6 month period (October 2010 to April 2011) only

• Document practice of advanced-level practice & testament of 2 recommenders

• If successful, applicants will not have to take the exam

Timeline for Job Analysis & MCHES Certification

Feb 2010 • Health Education Job Analysis Results Released by SOPHE, AAHE & NCHEC

August 2010 • Release of Revised Framework and Study Guide Publications

Oct.‘10–Apr ‘11

• MCHES Experience Documentation Opportunity (EDO) Period

Oct. 2010 • MCHES Exam Study Materials available

April 2011

• First MCHES Credential Conferred from EDO

• New CHES Exam administered on updated Competencies

Oct.2011 • First MCHES Exam

Health Education Specialist Job Opportunities

•http://www.nchec.org/news/docs/jobs.htm

Web site Postings:

•CHES Required or PreferredFree Job Listings:

•Total Number of Ads in April 2010 = 51Postings

Future Challenges & Lessons Learned

Quality Standard

Set and enforce

minimum pass score

Update competencies

regularly

Apply standards

consistently

For More Information

National Commission forHealth Education Credentialing, Inc1541 Alta Drive, Suite 303Whitehall, PA 18052-5642484-223-0770www.nchec.orgllysoby@nchec.org

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