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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
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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
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Vision Statement: To be the premier credentialing body for health education specialists
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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
(13)
Division Board forProfessional Development
(7)
Division Board for Professional Preparation &
Practice (7)
Office Staff(6)
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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
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Professional Credentialing Components
Source: Credentialing Concepts (2006). Institute for Credentialing Excellence. http://www.credentialingexcellence.org
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Exam Fees: $250-390Renewal/RecertificationAnnual Renewal Fee : $55.00
Continuing Education75 Hours in 5 Years30 CECH Must be Linked to Advanced-Level Sub-competencies
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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)
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• 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
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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
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Future Challenges & Lessons Learned
Quality Standard
Set and enforce
minimum pass score
Update competencies
regularly
Apply standards
consistently
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For More Information
National Commission forHealth Education Credentialing, Inc1541 Alta Drive, Suite 303Whitehall, PA [email protected]
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