Employ CHES/MCHES

Employ CHES/MCHES

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  Public Health and Schools and Universities: The National Commission for Health Education Government Agencies: Credentialing’s voluntary professional certification NCHEC-certified health education specialists are NCHEC-certified health education specialists are qualified to teach health classes and develop programs (CHES and MCHES) establishes a WHY Employ a national standard for individual health education lesson plans for teaching topics that are relevant qualified to identify trends in health and disease as well as evaluate health status measures and de- and age appropriate for their students. They are also capable of teaching sensitive subjects such practitioners. It is based on Responsibilities and Competencies that have been verified by a national CHES/MCHES mographic and socioeconomic characteristics in job analysis. as sex education and substance abuse. In univer- order to design successful intervention programs. They are specifically trained to handle controversial sities, health education specialist are qualified to The national certifications benefit practitioners and Health Education health issues/content and develop social marketing work on campuses to develop health communica- and mass media campaigns. tion materials; oversee and implement appropriate the public by: • Establishing a national standard Specialist? needs assessment and evaluation, and provide • Attesting to individuals’ knowledge and skills leadership for and monitor continuous quality • Assisting employers in identifying qualified It’s Good Business!! “ South Carolina Department of Health & Environ- improvement projects pertaining to student health mental Control (SCDHEC) prefers employing health education practitioners promotion activities. CHES/MCHES in public health positions. The • Promoting continued professional development certification ensures employees with a high-level “ skill set for planning, implementing and evaluat- At HealthTeacher, when recruiting new employ- Check out the NCHEC Website at ing public health programs. These skills can be ees, we give preference to candidates who have www.nchec.org for more information. “ used in multiple program areas and across mul- earned their CHES certification. We believe the tiple sectors of the agency. CHES certification demonstrates to our partners References: and users, that an individual has made a http://www.nchec.org/credentialing/profession/ personal commitment to advancing health and well-being of others by attaining a deep knowl- US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational edge and ongoing professional development re- Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition lated to the field of health education. In addition, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos063.htm “ we support our current staff in their pursuit of achieving CHES certification. Check out the CHES/MCHES YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/user/TheNCHEC? feature=mhsn NCHEC can help you hire a CHES/MCHES Building the CHES/MCHES certification into your job descriptions, and into your employment advertising, facilitates 1541 Alta Drive, the recruitment of qualified health education specialists. NCHEC will post positions free of charge on our Website Suite 303 for 90 days and share on our social networking sites. The only requirement is that the description must indicate Whitehall, PA 18052-5642 that a CHES/MCHES is preferred or required. Employment listings are accepted by email at [email protected] or Toll Free Phone: 888-624-3248 by fax 800-813-0727. Toll Free Fax: 800-813-0727 Standard of Professional Excellence
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  ealth education improvesthe health status of individuals, communities, states, and H the nation. It enhances the quality of life for all people; and reduces costly premature deaths and disability. Health education specialists offer knowledge, skills and training that complement those of health care providers, policy makers, educational experts, human resource personnel and many other professionals whose work impacts human health. Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) Employment Settings is an advanced-level practitioner who has: Business & Industry: 1) Met required academic preparation qualifications NCHEC-certified health education specialists are and worked in the field for a minimum of five years highly qualified to coordinate a variety of vital Worksite 2) Successfully passed a competency-based Wellness programs to improve the quality of lives Health Care: EMPLOY A CERTIFIED OR MASTER assessment of your employees and their families. In the hands of 3) Satisfied the continuing education requirement to a CHES/MCHES, your health promotion initiatives Working in hospitals, healthcare providers and CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION will be designed to improve employee health, job insurers, NCHEC-certified health education special- maintain the national credential SPECIALIST (CHES/MCHES) satisfaction and productivity; and help minimize ists are highly qualified to coordinate a variety of vital absenteeism, injuries and workers’ compensation programs for patients, staff and the neighboring com- Hiring a CHES/MCHES is a cost-effective invest- CHES and MCHES are specifically trained in the munity. Based on the priorities of your organization, ment, since demonstrated expertise is more likely Seven Areas of Responsibility for Health claims. a CHES/MCHES can improve the health of your pop- to increase effectiveness of your health education Education Specialists: “ LiveHealthier’s standard of employing Certified ulation with programs focusing on effectively reducing programs. National Commission for Health Educa- tion Credentialing’s (NCHEC) comprehensive pro- I. Assess Needs, Assets, and Capacity for Health Education Specialists has been an essential health risks, preventing and managing diseases, and fessional preparation and continuing education Health Education principle in developing our success as a company, identifying community health education needs. requirements ensure that certified health education II. Plan Health Education and creating business with fortune 100 clients, specialists are qualified in every aspect of the and our exponential company growth. We believe III. Implement Health Education ““ At MD Anderson Cancer Center, it is important profession. Only a CHES/MCHES maintains NCHEC’s it is imperative to employ individuals who possess national standards for delivering effective health IV. Conduct Evaluation and Research Related the knowledge, skills, commitment and passion for us to have a cadre of highly trained health education services. to Health Education to provide comprehensive employee wellness educators. The clinical staff relies on their expertise to develop, implement and evaluate patient V. Administer and Manage Health Education solutions to various employer groups. It is for More and more employers are requiring that their “ these reasons that we find it extremely important education programs, therefore we hire CHES and health education specialist are certified. NCHEC can VI. Serve as a Health Education Resource and highly valuable to hire CHES. MCHES. help achieve a variety of benefits for your organ- Person ization. Hiring a certified individual, is in the best VII. Communicate and Advocate for Health and interest of your organization. Having a CHES/MCHES Health Education on your staff can make a big difference to the lives of Community Health Organizations “ the people you serve – and make them more confi- and Non-Profits: At HealthFitness, we look for dent in your organization. individuals with the CHES NCHEC-certified health education specialists are designation because it repre- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) qualified to coordinate a variety of community pro- sents a consistent foundation is an individual who has: grams to improve the quality of life and health out- of knowledge plus a commit- 1) Met required academic preparation qualifications comes of diverse populations. CHES/MCHES are ment to on-going education. advocates for behavioral, environmental and policy In program development we 2) Successfully passed a competency-based change, skilled in directing community health initia- need people who can apply theory into practice and examination tives. They are also skilled in organizing and mobi- create programs that support behavior change. 3) Satisfied the continuing education require- lizing communities for action, coalition building and With CHES, we feel confident we’ll get that skill set. ment to maintain the national credential serve as resource persons.