Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) nchec.org/exam/overview/ Requirements to take exam: MPH with 25 semester hours “addressing the Seven Areas of Responsibility of Health Education Specialists.” MUST have 5+ yrs health educator work experience (volunteering experience does NOT count) Seven Areas of Responsibility of Health Education Specialists: 1. Assess Needs, Assets, and Capacity for Health Education 2. Plan Health Education 3. Implement Health Education 4. Conduct Evaluation and Research Related to Health Education 5. Administer and Manage Health Education 6. Serve as a Health Education Resource Person 7. Communicate and Advocate for Health and Health Education nchec.org/_files/_items/nch-mr-tab4-89/docs/areas%20of%20responsibility%20and%20competencies%20for%20health%20education%20specialist%202010.pdf Exam Layout: 165 Mult. Choice Questions # needed to pass: ~ 100 points - From what I can tell, it is on an individual bases? Really confusing description on their website. Testing Fee: $250 if you plan it correctly Testing Site: University of Utah ONLY! Apply to take the exam: nchec.org/exam/apply/mches/ (Note: It appears there is a $100 application fee! Not sure if this fee is included in the $250 listed above because the site is not clear) Preparation Material: nchec.org/news/quicklinks/pub/
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