Certified Health Education Specialist

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The Department of Public Health, Western Kentucky University, has been designated as a Multiple Event Provider (#105862 formerly #KY0022) of Category I continuing education contact hours in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). The South Central AHEC coordinates the WKU CHES CE Program. 

NCHEC's voluntary professional certification program establishes a national standard for individual health education practitioners. Eligibility to take the CHES  and MCHES examination is based exclusively on academic qualifications. For additional information on becoming a Certified Health Education Specialist, please visit the NCHEC website.

The CHES / MCHES exams are given each April and October. Exams are now computer based.  CHES Exam Schedule and Fees

 

Please contact Natalie Bryant for application paperwork if you are interested in offering CHES continuing education contact hours for your program or event. 

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