Certified Health Education
Specialist
(CHES)
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Cost: $190
No Walk-ins!
Applications for this test are available through National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, In. (NCHEC). Please visit their website: www.nchec.org
Health Educators are specialist in
educating the public about health. They are professionals who design,
conduct, and evaluate activities to help improve the health of people.
These activities can take place in a variety of settings, including schools,
communities, health care facilities, businesses, academic settings, and
government agencies.
Certified Health Educational Specialists (CHES) are those who have met the
standards of competence established by the national Commission for Health
education Credentialing, Inc. The "CHES" designation after a health
educator's name is one indication of professional competency and a commitment
to continued professional development. (NCHEC, brochure)
To learn more about the eligibility requirements to take this exam see http://www.nchec.org/becomeches/eligibility.asp.
The test is given at Georgia
Southern on the following dates:
Saturday, October 18, 2008,
registration deadlines varies (see eligibility link for deadlines)
Saturday, April TBA, 2009,registration
deadlines varies (see eligibility link for deadlines)
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For additional information, please contact:
Testing Office
Georgia Southern University
PO Box 8132
Statesboro, GA 30460-8132
Cone Hall Room 2031
912.478.5415 (phone)
912.478.5988 (fax)
e-mail:
testing@georgiasouthern.edu
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Last Updated August 08, 2008
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