Certification Name : Master Certified Health Education Specialist
Certification ID & Type: 8848 – B – Advanced
Certification Description
Extensive research involving health education specialists across the nation has verified the existence of entry- and advanced-levels of health education practice with the differentiation at five years of experience. In 2009, it was released that the NCHEC Board of Commissioners voted to implement an advanced-level of certification. This proves to be an exciting time for the profession of health education and for health education specialists. The MCHES examination was offered for the first time in October 2011. The MCHES exam is offered in conjunction with the CHES examination in April and October at over 120 testing sites across the country.
Certifying Organization
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.(NCHEC)(0200)
1541 Alta Drive, Suite 303, Whitehall, PA 18052-5642
Contact information : 888-624-3248 Or 484-223-0770 Fax : 800-813-0727 Email : llysoby@nchec.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes