The Value of CHES (and now MCHES)?-A Commentary

Uncertain economic times and job availability are concerns for scores of Americans, including many new health education professionals who seek to enter the workforce. One way to distinguish health education professionals from their competitors to increase the chances of employment is certification....

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Published in:American journal of health education 2012-05, Vol.43 (3), p.130-131
Main Authors: Dennis, Dixie, McKenzie, James F., Chen, William W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allied Health Occupations
Allied Health Personnel
Certification
Credentialing
Economic Climate
Economic Factors
Employment
Health Education
Health teachers
Medical Education
Tests
United States
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Summary:Uncertain economic times and job availability are concerns for scores of Americans, including many new health education professionals who seek to enter the workforce. One way to distinguish health education professionals from their competitors to increase the chances of employment is certification. Yet, over the years, some health education professionals have balked at the credential and made comments such as, "Why do I need CHES? I have a graduate degree in health education," "CHES is an entry-level credential, and I am beyond that level; I practice at an advanced level, so CHES means nothing to me," "CHES has not made a difference in my professional life," and, most recently, "Will CPH replace CHES?" This commentary is offered so that health education specialists can make an informed decision regarding the value of the CHES credential, as well as the newly-implemented MCHES credential.
ISSN:1932-5037
2168-3751
DOI:10.1080/19325037.2012.10599228