Certified Health Education Specialist  (CHES) definition

The CHES (pronounced chez) designation signifies the individual as met eligibility requirements for, and has successfully passed a competency-based examination demonstrating skill and knowledge about the Seven Areas of Responsibilities Health Educators, upon which the credentials are based.

 CHES responsibilities and competencies

1. Assess individual, organizational and community health education needs.

2. Plan health education strategies, interventions and programs.

3. Implement health education strategies, interventions and programs.

4. Conduct evaluation and research related to health education.

5. Administer health education strategies, interventions and programs.

6. Serves as a health education resource person.

7. Communicate and advocate for health and health education.  

For more information go to the web page for the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC)