CHES Professional Development and Credentialing

Question 1

Which organization is primarily responsible for credentialing Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES)?

Accepted Answer

National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)

Answer

NCHEC is the organization that administers the CHES and MCHES credentialing examinations and maintains credentialing standards.

Question 2

How many continuing education credits (CEC) must a CHES credential holder earn every five years to maintain certification?

Accepted Answer

75 CECs

Answer

CHES credential holders must earn 75 continuing education credits over a five-year renewal cycle to maintain their certification.

Question 3

Which of the Seven Areas of Responsibility for Health Education Specialists was updated in the 2020 Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis (HESPA II)?

Accepted Answer

Use Technology in Health Education and Promotion

Answer

HESPA II 2020 added 'Use Technology in Health Education and Promotion' as a new area, reflecting the growing role of digital tools in the field.

Question 4

The Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) credential requires which minimum qualification beyond the CHES?

Accepted Answer

Five or more years of professional practice as a CHES

Answer

To sit for the MCHES exam, candidates must hold an active CHES credential and have at least five years of professional health education experience.

Question 5

Which professional organization publishes the journal 'Health Education & Behavior' and is a primary membership body for health education specialists?

Accepted Answer

Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)

Answer

SOPHE publishes Health Education & Behavior and is one of the leading professional organizations for health education specialists.

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES Professional Development and Credentialing