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Maintaining My CHES/ MCHES Certification:

Questions and Answers

What we’ll discuss:

• The recertification process and requirements for CHES and MCHES

• Where to find CEU’s• Other resources for

professional development

Why CHES?

What are the fees?

How many

CEUS’s?

Congrats on your CHES/ MCHES!

Category I credits will be offered for this webinar.

Benefits of Certification

• Credentials• Jobs• Networking• Professional esteem

Certificate vs. Certification

Certificate*Non degree*Instruction and training for specific skills *Awards for participants who meet performance standards

Certification*Voluntary process*Maintenance of certification*Participant meets particular knowledge competencies*Time limited

ICE resource: Defining Features of Quality Certification and Assessment –based Certificate Programs

Certificate vs. Certification

Certificate*Content validation*Provider conducts training*Not time limited*Not required to engage in specific activities

Certification*Assessment of individual*Provider is independent from training program*Required to engage in specific activities

ICE resource: Defining Features of Quality Certification and Assessment –based Certificate Programs

Why CHES/ MCHES?

The CHES/ MCHES certification ensures the highest level of health education.

Maintenance of the certification is supported by continuing education.

Renewal and Recertifying

Renewal every year

Recertification every 5 years.

75 hours of continuing education

Annual Fee

Fees

Type Amount

Annual Renewal $55.00

Retired Renewal $15.00

Recertification $55.00

Required to earn 30 CECH directly related to the advanced-level sub-competencies

from Category I and/or II

Type Amount

Late fees Up to $80.00

Reinstatement Up to $155.00

Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH)

CECH are earned through participation in areas directly related to the Seven Areas of Responsibility

Must develop or enhance skills Must be related to the

individual’s profession

Seven Areas of Responsibility Seven Areas of Responsibility for Health

Education Specialist - the broad entry-level skills necessary for the practice of health

education in all settings. I: Assess needs, assets and capacity for health

educationII: Plan health education

III: Implement health educationIV: Conduct evaluation and research related to

health educationV: Administer and manage health education

VI: Serve as a health education resource personVII: Communicate and advocate for health and

health education

Recertification Requirements

• Each CHES/MCHES must earn a total of 75 CECH every five years.

• CHES & MCHES are encouraged to accumulate a minimum of 15 CECH per year.

CHES/MCHES May earn CECH through:

Academic Preparation

Advanced Professional

Practice ActivitiesSelf Study

Creative Endeavors

Professional Meetings

Professional Service

Earning CECH

• Each activity is worth a specific number of CECH

• See Policies and Procedures Handbook for Renewal and Recertification

http://www.nchec.org/policies-and-procedures-handbook-

Recertification Requirements

Category I Category II

Events offered by providers Events offered by providers

Pre-approved by NCHEC Not pre-approved by NCHEC

Minimum 45 CECH Maximum 30 CECH

Required to earn 30 CECH directly related to the advanced-level Sub-competencies from Category I and/or II

For CHES & MCHES:

For MCHES Only:

CATEGORY I

Category I entry are opportunities that relate to one or more of the Areas of Responsibility and have been preapproved by NCHEC

Category I advanced are CECH opportunities that relate to one or more of the advanced-level Sub-competencies and have been preapproved by NCHEC

Offered by NCHEC designated providers

CATEGORY I

The designated provider of Category I credits will report directly to NCHEC on a quarterly basis.

CHES/MCHES should retain the certificate in their records.

CHES/MCHES should not submit any Category I documentation to NCHEC unless requested.

Continuing Education Activities Category I CECH opportunities are listed on the

NCHEC website

http://www.nchec.org/continuing-education

CATEGORY II

A maximum of 30 category II credits can be earned.

Category II entry refers to CECH opportunities that relate to one or more of the Areas of Responsibility, but have not been preapproved by NCHEC (offered by non-designated providers).

CATEGORY II

Category II advanced refers to one or more Areas of Responsibility and advanced-level Sub-competencies not preapproved by NCHEC or designated providers.

Documentation is needed as evidence to support a CECH claim.

To submit Category II Record program

information and how each activity relates to the Areas of Responsibility and/or advanced-level Sub-competencies.

Submit Category II CECH Claim Form within 90 days following program completion.

Category II Claim Form

• Category II Claim Form sections to be completed Information Section Activity Area of Responsibility Brief Description Signature

• Category II Claim Form:

http://www.nchec.org/assets/2251/cat_ii_claim_form_with_accepted_changes_5-20-13.pdf

Please complete entire form

Choose an activity

Category II Claim Form

Choose the Area of Responsibility and

advanced-level Sub-competency that the

activity relates to

Give a brief description

Make sure you sign the form

Category II for CHES/MCHES

• For CHES, CECH may not be claimed for activities, events or experiences that are part of daily job requirements.

• For MCHES, CECH may be claimed for work-related activities, events or experiences that relate to advanced-level Sub-competencies.

Appropriate Documentation for Activities

• Certification of Attendance including hours• Meeting schedule/agenda with attended

session highlighted

Attendance at a Professional

Meeting

• Program Announcement indicating duration• Thank you letter indicating duration

Presentation at a

Professional Meeting

• Copy of Transcript listing the course title and number of credits earned

Academic Preparation

Appropriate Documentation for Activities Cont’d

• Copy of title page, table of contents and letter of acceptance by the university

Author of a Thesis or

Dissertation

• Copy of title page, table of contents, and description of content learning objectives

Sole Author of a Training Module

or Course

• Copy of official copyright notice• Copy of product itself

Sole Developer of a Health Education

Project

Common Mistakes on Category II Forms

Missing date

CECH claimed not listed

Activity not chosen

Incorrect Form

Common Mistakes, Continued

Area of Responsibility not chosen

No signature

More than one activity submitted on Category II claim

form

CECH That Do Not Qualify

You may not claim time for lunches or breaks, attending poster sessions, networking sessions, business meetings, or non-education periods.

All authorship must involve substantive contributions and not mere proofreading.

CECH may not be claimed for reprints, duplications, or revisions of the same article in different publications.

CECH That Do Not Qualify Cont’d

CHES/MCHES applying for CECH as a presenter cannot claim CECH for attending the presentation session.

For CHES, a mentor does not include student interns and student teachers.

For MCHES serving as an internship/practicum preceptor counts.

Carry Over of CECH• Carry over a maximum of 15

Category I CECH into the next 5-year certification cycle

• Category II hours are not eligible for carryover

CHES/MCHES who have over 75 CECH at the end of the

current 5-year certification cycle

• Category II hours are not eligible for carryover

For MCHES, any advanced CECH

will carry over as entry-level credits

only.

Extension

Extension

Recertifying CHES/MCHES who have not

met the required 75 CECH may request an

extension for a maximum of

two years

A letter of explanation must be

submitted yearly

Extensions are approved in one-year increments

Payment of the $55 annual fee must be

paidExtension status is

granted for special

circumstances including, but not limited to:

Personal or family illness, graduate study, or foreign

residency

Extension Status

• While on extension status, a CHES/MCHES:

May continue to earn CECHCannot hold any elective NCHEC officeCannot serve on planning committees as a CHES/MCHES

representative

MCHES Recertification

MCHES, who were previously active CHES, and have not met the required 30 advanced-level credits…

…can become a CHES if all requirements for the CHES certification are met

Recertification by Exam

To recertify by exam a CHES/MCHES must:Meet the eligibility to qualify for the examApply and pay fees using the exam application form at www.nchec.org Pass the CHES/MCHES examination

Exams are scheduled in April and October

Lapsed CHES and MCHES

CHES/MCHES who are lapsed for renewal or continuing education

credits are not allowed to use the CHES/MCHES

designation

Retired CHES/MCHES

Permanently retired CHES/MCHES from health

education and with active/good standing may

apply for retired status

Retired status is considered

permanent status and no CECH requirements

exist

If retired status is approved and

awarded, the (Ret.) credential must be

used after a person’s name

Appeals Policy

• An appeal is available to any applicant or CHES/MCHES To challenge decisions affecting

CHES/MCHES examination eligibility or CHES/MCHES status

• Individuals who do not file a request within the required time limit waive the right to appeal

For More Information:

The Policies and Procedures Handbook

http://www.nchec.org/policies-and-procedures-handbook-

Stay Connected!

Email us at: nchec@nchec.org

National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

1541 Alta Drive, Suite 303Whitehall, PA 18052

Phone: 888.624.3248