Credentialing

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Credentialing
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Credentialing

• .a process whereby an individual or a
  professional preparation program meets the
  specific standards established by a credentialing
  body

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Credentialing may take the form of
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Accreditation

• the process by which a recognized professional
  body evaluates an entire college or university
  professional preparation program against
  predetermined criteria or standards

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Accreditation in Health Education

• NCATE (National Commission for the Accreditation
  of Teacher Education) AAHE (American
  Association for Health Education)
• CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health)
• SABPAC (SOPHE/AAHE Baccalaureate Program Approval
  Committee)

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Licensure

• the process by which an agency or government
  (usually the state) grants permission for
  individuals to practice a given profession by
  certifying that those licensed have attained
  specific standards of competence.
• e.g. doctors, nurses, physical therapists, school
  health educators

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Certification

• a process by which a professional organization
  grants recognition to an individual who, upon
  completion of a competency-based curriculum, can
  demonstrate a predetermined standard of
  performance.

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Certification in Health Education

• C.H.E.S. (Certified Health Education Specialist)
• NCHEC (National Commission for Health Education
  Credentialing)
• http//www.nchec.org/

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Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Certification

• This certification has been developed for
• health education professionals
• mastery of the fundamental skills
• across all practice settings
• voluntary credentialing

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Benefits of Certification

• Establishes national standard
• Attests to individuals knowledge and skills
• Assists employers in identifying qualified
  practitioners
• Sense of pride and accomplishment
• Promotes continued professional development

C - Certified H - Health E - Education
S - Specialist
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Individual Decisions

• Professional distinction
• Desire to excel mark of excellence
• Credential for comparison with other professions
• Commitment to continuing education

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Professional Trends

• Health Education is now recognized as a specific
  occupation by the Department of Labor.
• Employers are recognizing salary advancement to
  individuals who are CHES certified many prefer
  the CHES credential in hiring and promoting
  health educators.
• CHES designation is required for health educators
  in Arkansas New Jersey other states seem
  poised to follow.