The CHES®/MCHES® certification is the gold standard for health education, which we greatly value. As we focus on delivering high-quality and high-value care to the populations we serve in a competitive and constantly evolving environment, the CHES®/MCHES® credential ensures we are achieving that goal.

The MCHES ® designation signifies that an individual has met the required academic eligibility with courses in health education and has met experience requirements in the health education field, has successfully passed a comprehensive written examination, and maintains an ongoing commitment to advanced-level continuing education and professional development.

Registration is currently closed and will reopen May 1, 2025. The Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) examination is a competency-based tool used to measure the possession, application, and interpretation of knowledge in the Eight Areas of Responsibility for Health Education Specialists delineated by the most current U.S.-based practice analysis study.

Apply Online (Create an account or log in to your existing account) - Closed-will reopen May 1, 2025. CHES Exam Print Application (Downloadable). We recommend all documentation be emailed or faxed as NCHEC is currently working remotely. Pre-screen if you are unsure of eligibility (please see exam eligibility).Apply online here.

NCHEC Can Help You Hire a CHES® or MCHES®. To assist employers in the search for qualified CHES® and/or MCHES® applicants, NCHEC will post job announcements free of charge.. The only REQUIREMENT: your job description must include the wording "CHES® and/or MCHES® certification is preferred (or required).". Employers: Please allow three to five …

In 2016, the Division Board for Professional Preparation and Practice (DBPPP) launched the NCHEC Ambassador program to facilitate communication between university health education programs and the NCHEC organization. During the 2016-2017 academic year, the participating Ambassadors worked to promote the value of certification as a CHES® or MCHES®, and the …

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As a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES®), staying up to date with continuing education is an essential part of maintaining your credential.

Browse institutions that recognize and/or prefer CHES® and MCHES® credentials when hiring candidates for positions in health education and promotion.

The Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) and Master Certified Education Specialist (MCHES®) credentials signify a professional commitment to excellence, ethical conduct, and ongoing professional development. Certification ultimately benefits everyone involved in the health education and promotion ecosystem.