OHIO CHAPTER SOPHE

Certification

C.H.E.S. (Certified Health Education Specialist) provider; mentoring program, study materials and study assistance

Reduced rate for C.H.E.S. Continuing Education Units/Contact Hours (CECH)

Quarterly Education Program

Quarterly education program including CHES continuing education units

Annual Conference

Annual Health Educators’ Institute Conference held in Ohio, usually providing 11-15 hours of continuing education

Academic Scholarship

Annual scholarship awards; members receive added points in the selection process

Listserv

Listserv/egroup for members to post and receive action alerts, events, information queries, job postings, etc.

Quarterly Newsletter

Ohio “News and Views” quarterly newsletter of current events, resources, health education articles and information

Mentoring Program for new members

New members will be assigned, if interested, to pair up with experienced members who will help with orientation to our organization, it's members and resources available

National SOPHE conference scholarship

Financial assistance available for members to attend bi-annual National meetings. Application and approval process is used to select a member of each of the two conferences

Member Directory

Annual directory of Ohio chapter members

Legislative Activities

Involvement with current legislative activities at the local, state and national levels

Networking Opportunities

Networking with other health education professionals based in various work setting throughout Ohio; as well as through the National organization

NATIONAL SOPHE

Publication subscription

One year subscription to 2 journals and 1 newsletter; Health Education & Behavior; Health Promotion Practice; and News and Views  newsletter

Leadership development opportunities

Workshops at National Conferences and periodic leadership offering for chapter members

Annual Membership Directory

Opportunities to influence standards of professional practice and preparation

Reduced rates for 2 national meetings offering CHES continuing education units

Opportunities to serve on national committees and interact with health education scholars and leaders