mches, master certified health education specialist
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BECOME a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
….Learn How!Melissa Rehrig, MPH, CHES
Communication Director, NCHEC
HPCareer. Net WebinarLive Webinar Series August, 26, 2010
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Presentation ObjectivesBy the end of the presentation attendees will be
able to:• Summarize briefly the development of the
advanced-level certification, MCHES.• Explain in detail the MCHES Experience
Documentation Opportunity (EDO) process, such as eligibility criteria, documentation requirements and projected fees.
• Describe MCHES examination eligibility and the required continuing education for the advanced credential.
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Why an Advanced Credential? • Official recommendations of the National Task
Force on Accreditation
• Findings of CUP revealed advanced levels among health educators in their practice. This was confirmed by the Job Analysis Project.
• 2006 Feasibility Study Survey: 2/3 of respondents indicated that an advanced level certification will benefit the profession
• Continuing comments from health educators that current CHES credential is “entry-level” and, therefore, not reflective of the scope of practice of many health education specialists.
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Why an Advanced Credential?
To help advanced - level CHES:identifypromoteand advance their skills.
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• Endorsement of advanced professional experience, knowledge, and skills
• Commitment to the health education profession• Opportunity for advanced professional
development• Demonstrate excellence in the field of health
education• Greater recognition from health education peers
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REASONS TO BECOME AN MCHES
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MCHES Experience Documentation
Opportunity (EDO)
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•CHES ≥ 5 years continuous active status (certified on or before October 1, 2005).
•6 month period (October 15, 2010 to April 16, 2011)
If successful, applicants will not have to take the exam!!!
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MCHES Experience Documentation
Opportunity (EDO)MCHES EDO Application
Experience Self-Appraisal and Testament of Practice
Assessment Form (2 copies)
Activity Documentation
Resume/CV
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Deadlines Fees
12/11/10 $200
01/15/11 $210
03/01/11 $240
04/16/11 $290
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Experience Self-appraisal & Testament of Practice Form
Two-Step Process1. Applicant completes
self-appraisal of advanced-level experience
2. Two Recommenders review and respond to Self-Appraisal and Testament of Practice Form
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Areas of Responsibilities & Advanced –level Sub-competencies
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Sample: Experience Self- Appraisal (Applicant)
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Sample: Testament of Practice(Recommender)
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Guidelines for Resume/CV Submission
• Not exceed five (5) pages• Show that applicant has been engaged in the
Health Education Areas of Responsibility at the advanced-level within the past five (5) years
• Must clearly show:– Educational and training background– Professional experience (employer or other
professional affiliations)
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Application Procedures in Review
MCHES EDO ApplicationTWO Experience Self-Appraisal and Testament of Practice FormsGather documentation to support advanced activitiesSend Experience Self-Appraisal and Testament of Practice form, supporting documentation and an envelope to two appropriate recommender
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Application Procedures in Review Continued
Prepare current Resume/CV Gather all forms including signed and sealed Self-Appraisal and Testament of Practice forms from recommendersMail all documentation to NCHEC:
Application (unless applied online)Signed and sealed Self-Appraisal andTestament of Practice formsSupporting documentation of activitiesResume/CVFee (if not paid online)© NCHEC, 2010
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Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) Credential
Confirms professional development / career ladder
CHESMinimum of the past 5 continuous yrs active status
Non-CHESOr CHES <5 yrs
active status
Master’s degree or higher in Health Ed
ORMaster’s degree or higher with transcript reflecting 25 semester hrs addressing the Seven Areas of Responsibility
5 yrs experience as a health educator•CV/Resume•2 letters ofrecommendation
1st MCHES EXAM: October 15, 2011ELIGIBILITY:
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Exam Fees & Recertification• MCHES Exam application fees : range from $250-$390 based
on type of application and submission deadlineFEES 1st deadline
6/1/112nd deadline7/1/11
3rd deadline8/1/11
Final deadline9/1/11
Exam (CHES) $250 $260 $290 $340
Exam (Non-CHES) $300 $310 $340 $390
Recertification/RenewalAnnual renewal fee (after 1st year): $55.00
Continuing Education• 75 CECH in 5 years (minimum 45 Cat 1, Max 30 Cat 2)•30 CECH must be linked to advanced Sub-competencies (Cat 1 or 2)
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NCHEC Timeline for Certifications
Summer 2010
• Revised CHES Study Companion released• Release of Revised Framework Publication
Oct. 2010 –April 2011
• MCHES Experience Documentation Opportunity (EDO) Period
Oct.2010
• MCHES Exam Study Materials available
April 2011
• First MCHES credential conferred from EDO• New CHES Exam administered on updated Competencies
Oct..2011
• First MCHES exam
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MCHES Live: The Webinar Series• September 17, 2010• Free Webinars Available
– The Impact of MCHES on Academia @ 11:00 a.m. EDT
– MCHES and the Health Education Profession @ 12:00 p.m. EDT
– The Impact of MCHES on Designated Providers and Employers @ 1:00p.m. EDT
Register at www.nchec.org
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Participants will receive 1 CECH per webinar
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Next Stepsfor NCHEC
•Communications•Promote CHES & MCHES•Marketing strategies to employers•Continued information on Website•Mailing to EDO eligible CHES•EDO Forms available by September
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Frequently Asked Questions• CHES numbers• Retired status eligible• Employer recognition• MCHES back to CHES• Designated Providers of Advanced
CECH• Your questions????
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www.nchec.orgDetails and updates can be found on the NCHEC
news page NCHEC Communication
Director:[email protected]
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