CERTIFIED HEALTH
EDUCATION
SPECIALIST
(CHES
®
)
EXAM APPLICATION
HANDBOOK
April 2024
Please read this handbook in its entirety
BEFORE completing the application.
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR
HEALTH EDUCATION
CREDENTIALING, INC.
95 Highland Ave, Suite 150A
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Phone: 888-624-3248 • Fax: 800-813-0727
Website:
nchec.org
Revised
10/4/2023
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CONTENTS
Welcome .............................................................................. 3
Organization
Overview...................................................... 3
Benefits of National Certification Through NCHEC
.......... 3
The Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES
®
)
Credential ........................................................................... 4
CHES
®
Exam
Description
......................................... 4
Nondiscrimination/Fairness ................................. 4
CHES
®
Fee Schedule and Deadlines
................................ 5
Student
Fee
Discount
.................................................. 5
Payment
Methods ..................................................... 5
Applying
for
the
CHES
®
Exam
............................................ 6
CHES
®
Exam
Eligibility
Requirements
...................... 6
Eligibility
Guidelines
.................................................. 6
Prescreen
Service ...................................................... 6
Prescreen
Schedule ................................................... 6
Health
Education
Code
of
Ethics
............................. 6
Submitting an Application
.................................................. 7
How
to
Apply
.............................................................. 7
What Your Application Should Include
.................... 7
Dates to Remember
................................................... 7
Incomplete
Applications .......................................... 7
Making
Changes
to
Your
Application
...................... 7
Application
Checklist
................................................ 7
Notification of Eligibility
...................................................... 8
If
you
are
Ineligible
for
the
CHES
®
Exam
................. 8
Filing
an
Appeal
Regarding
Eligibility
...................... 8
If You Receive 90-Day Eligibility
................................
8
Requests for Testing Accommodations
....................... 8
Scheduling
Your
Exam
Appointment
................................. 9
Changes to Your Exam Appointment
................................ 9
Rescheduling
Your
Appointment
................................ 9
Cancelling/Withdrawing ..................................... 10
Deferring/Transferring ....................................... 10
If You Do Not Keep the Appointment (No-Show) .10
In
Case
of
Personal
or
Medical
Emergency
.......... 10
Summary
of
Cancellation/Transfer/
Reschedule
Policies ................................................ 11
Preparing for the CHES
®
Exam
....................................... 12
Exam
Format
and
Duration
.................................... 12
Exam
Content ......................................................... 12
Reference
Materials ............................................... 12
Study
Groups ..........................................................
12
What
to
Expect
on
Test
Day
..............................................
13
Exam ID and PSI Test Center
Requirements ........................................................ 13
Seat
Assignments .................................................. 13
Tutorial .................................................................... 13
Irregularities .......................................................... 13
Weather
and
Local
or
National
Emergencies
....... 13
Security .................................................................... 13
Examination
Grievance .......................................... 13
Live
Remote
Proctoring
...................................................... 14
Overview……………………….………………….
14
Technology Requirements……………………
14
Exam
Results .................................................................... 16
How the CHES
®
Exam is Scored
............................ 16
Receiving
Your
Results
............................................. 16
If You Did Not Pass the Exam
................................. 16
After the CHES
®
Exam
...................................................... 17
CHES
®
Certification .............................................. 17
Acceptable Use
of
Credential
................................. 17
Maintaining the Certification
.................................. 17
Disciplinary
Policy ................................................... 17
Health
Education
Code
of
Ethics
........................... 17
Ethics
Violations ..................................................... 18
Appendix A: CHES
®
Application
..................................... 19
Appendix
B:
Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure
Agreement ....................................................................... 22
Please read this handbook in its entirety BEFORE completing the application.
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QUICK CONTACT
For general information about certification
or exam applications:
To schedule, reschedule or cancel an exam
appointment you MUST:
1)
Notify PSI (nchec.org LOGIN –
Schedule/Reschedule/Cancel or
call 855-
340-3713.)
2)
Notify NCHEC at [email protected]rg or
call 888-624-3248.
For test site emergency closure information,
visit
https://www.psionline.com/openings
WELCOME
ORGANIZATION
OVERVIEW
The National Commission for Health Education
Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC) would like to thank you
for considering certification in the field of Health
Education and Promotion. Recognition as a nationally
certified health education specialist (CHES
®
) will assist
you in whichever career setting you choose.
Certifica
tion defines your commitment to the field of
Health Education and Promotion and positions you
to con
tinue your professional development while
upholding
the national and international accreditation
standards
that our credentials attest to.
Certification is a
significant achievement, and
validates the knowledge and skills you have obtained
through your academic
preparation.
MISSION
The mission of NCHEC is to
enhance the professional
practice of Health Education
by
promoting
and
sustaining
a
credentialed body of Health
Education
Specialists. To meet this mission,
NCHEC
certifies health education specialists, promotes
professional development, and strengthens
professional preparation and practice.
The National Commission for Health Education
Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC), founded in 1988 as a
non-profit, tax-exempt organization, develops and
administers national competency-based examinations
to entry- and advanced-level health education
specialists.
BENEFITS OF NATIONAL
CERTIFICATION
THROUGH NCHEC
NCHEC’s voluntary professional certification pro-
gram establishes a national standard for individual
health education practitioners. It is based on the
Eight Areas of Responsibility; a comprehensive set of
Competencies and Sub-competencies that have been
verified by a job practice analysis. It differs from state
and local certifications and registries in that the
requirements
do
not
vary
from
one
locale
to
another.
National certification benefits practitioners and the
public by:
❖
Establishing a national standard of
practice for all health education specialists
❖
Attesting to the individual health education
specialists knowledge and skills
❖
Assisting employers in identifying qualified
health education practitioners
❖
Developing a sense of pride and
accomplishment among certified
health education specialists
❖
Promoting continued professional
development for health education
specialists
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CHES
®
EXAMINATION
DESCRIPTION:
The Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES
®
)
examination is a competency-based tool used to
measure possession, application and interpretation
of knowledge in the Eight Areas of Responsibility for
Health Education Specialists delineated by the most
current US-based practice analysis study.
The exam
reflects the entry-level Sub-competencies of
these Areas of Responsibility as found in A
Competency Based Framework for Health
Education Specialists 2020.
Consisting of 165 multiple-choice questions (150
scored and 15 pretest), the CHES
®
examination
is
offered only in computer-based format at more than
400 PSI test centers worldwide. Candidates are
allotted 3 hours to complete the examination
questions. Total seat time at PSI Test Centers and via
LRP, including tutorials and surveys, is 3.5 hours.
NONDISCRIMINATION/
FAIRNESS
NCHEC does not discriminate against any
individual on the basis of race, ethnicity,
religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability,
sexual orientation, status as a veteran, or
other legally protected status.
NCHEC’s adheres to a formal application
review process in accordance with
established criteria. This process provides
assurance to the public that the eligibility
review is impartial and fair. For more
information on NCHEC’s Nondiscrimination/
Fairness policy and procedures regarding
this policy, contact NCHEC at 888.624.3248
or email admin@nchec.org.
THE CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST
(CHES
®
) CREDENTIAL
Job Settings for CHES
®
and MCHES
®
Healthcare/Hospital
Government
University
Business
Community/Non-Profit
Schools
Source: Health Education Specialist
Practice Analysis 2020 (HESPA 2020)
Certified Health Education Specialists practice within varied settings
across the country and overseas.
The verified skill-sets of health
education specialists are a valuable asset in a variety of career
settings, and denote competency, commitment, versatility, and
independent critical thinking skills.
A CHES
®
is an individual
that has:
1.
Met required academic
preparation qualifications
2.
Successfully passed a
competency-based
examination administered
by the National
Commission for
Health Education
Credentialing,
Inc.
3.
Satisfied the continuing
education requirement to
maintain the national
credential
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CHES
®
EXAM FEES
CHES
®
EXAM
FEE
SCHEDULE
AND
DEADLINES
The CHES
®
exam is offered in both the spring and fall (April and October)
for a period of ten days. Visit nchec.org/exam for future exam dates. The
current exam schedule is as follows:
*Fee is determined by the date of payment.
Exam Testing Window: April 18-27, 2024 Non-student Fee*
Student
Fee*
Early
Bird
Registration
Deadline:
11/1/2023-11/31/2023
$280
$230
Regular
Registration
Deadline:
12/1/2023-1/31/2024
$340
$290
Final (Late) Registration
Deadline:
2/1/2024-2/29/2024
$400 $350
Fees listed include a $100 nonrefundable processing fee for
those who do not meet the eligibility requirements or
choose to withdraw from the exam.
Applications must be submitted or postmarked
on or before the final deadline dates.
STUDENT
FEE
DISCOUNT*
Qualification for the student fee is determined by
enrollment status at the date you apply for the exam.
Enrollment in graduate or undergraduate courses of
9 or more semester credits (12 or more quarter hours)
qualifies an applicant for the student rate. Graduate
programs considered “full time” at less than 9 credits
require documentation of full time status as defined
by your institution.
REGISTER BEFORE
11/31/2023
to receive the FULL STUDENT
DISCOUNT.
PAYMENT
METHODS
NCHEC accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover and
American Express. Payment must be made at the time of
application. If paying by mail, NCHEC will also accept
U.S. checks or money orders. For questions about
application payments, contact admin@nchec.org.
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APPLYING FOR THE
CHES
®
EXAM
CHES
®
EXAM ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility to take the CHES
®
examination is based
exclusively on academic qualifications. An individual
is eligible to take the examination if he/she has:
A bachelor’s, masters or doctoral degree from
an accredited institution of higher education;
AND one of the following:
An official transcript (including course titles) that
clearly shows a major in health education, e.g.,
Health Education, Community Health Education,
Public Health Education, School Health Education,
etc.
Degree/major
must
explicitly
be
in
a
discipline
of “Health Education.”
OR
An official transcript that reflects at least 25
semester
hours or 37 quarter hours of coursework
(with
a grade “c” or better) with specific
preparation
addressing the Eight Areas of
Responsibility and Competency for Health
Education Specialists (see
Eligibility Guidelines).
ELIGIBILITY
GUIDELINES
Applicants for the CHES
®
exam will have at least 25
semester
hours/37
quarter
hours
of
coursework
(with a
grade of C or better) with specific preparation addressing
the Eight Areas of Responsibilities and Competencies for
Health Education Specialists. The following guidance is
offered to applicants without an earned degree in health
education seeking to qualify for the CHES® exam based on
the 25 hours of course-work requirement:
A minimum of 12 semester hours/18 quarter
hours must be from process courses that
clearly align with the Eight Areas of
Responsibility of Health Education Specialists.
A maximum of 9 semester hours/14 quarter
hours may be from topic-focused courses that
include elements contained in the Eight Areas
of Responsibility of Health Education
Specialists.
A maximum of 6 semester hours/8 quarter hours
may be from other courses that include elements
contained in the Eight Areas of Responsibility of
Health Education Specialists
✓
Course descriptions and syllabi may be
provided to determine if courses are
eligible.
Note: minimum eligibility is a Bachelor’s degree.
Associates degree-level coursework that has been
accepted by a four-year or higher, degree-granting
university can be counted toward eligibility for the
CHES
®
exam.
PRESCREEN
SERVICE
If you are unsure of your eligibility for the CHES
®
exam, there is an optional “prescreen” service to
provide an eligibility determination. This option
should ONLY be used if you are not sure you meet
the eligibility requirements for the CHES
®
exam. If
your prescreen application is found eligible, the $25
prescreen fee will be deducted from the final exam
application fee and additional instructions will be
emailed to you. If ineligible, course deficiencies will
be identified and guidance will be provided.
If you are interested in taking advantage of
the prescreening service, visit our Web
site, nchec.org/exam
, and apply for the
prescreen option online. You can also
contact NCHEC to receive a paper
prescreen form.
PRESCREEN
SCHEDULE
April Cycle: November 1 – January 31
October Cycle:
May
1
–
July
31
HEALTH EDUCATION CODE
OF ETHICS
NCHEC adheres to the Health Education Code of Ethics
established
by
the
Coalition
of
National
Health
Education
Organizations (CNHEO). See http://cnheo.org/ethics-
of-the-profession.html. This policy serves as a central
guide and reference for all Health Education
Specialists* in ensuring their day to day activities are
in line with professional conduct and industry
standards.
*By applying for certification you are attesting
to reviewing and abiding by the Health
Education Code of Ethics.
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We recommend online applications for
expediency and allowing the applicant to
track the status of the application.
APPLICATION
CHECKLIST
For CHES
®
non-student applicants:
Transcript showing a minimum of a bachelor’s
degree
with
either
a
specific
health
education
major
OR with 25 credits specific to the Areas
of
Responsibility for Health Education Specialists.
□
□
Application
Form
Application
Fee
For CHES
®
student applicants:
Transcript showing a minimum of a bachelor’s
degree with either a specific health education major
OR
with 25 credits specific to the Areas of
Respon
sibility
for Health Education Specialists.
□
□
□
Application
Form
Application
Fee
Advisor
Letter
SUBMITTING AN
APPLICATION
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the CHES
®
exam, visit
https://www.nchec.org/ches-exam-application
Reminder:
Enter your first and last name on the
application EXACTLY as it should appear on the
CHES
®
certificate. It is your responsibility to
notify NCHEC of any changes in name and/or
address before taking the exam.
WHAT YOUR APPLICATION
SHOULD INCLUDE:
•
Completed application form
•
Official transcript
reflecting school
name(s), degree(s), date(s) awarded and all
completed coursework (application cannot
be processed
without a transcript). If sent
separately, transcripts
should be submitted no
later than 30 days after
application submission
and prior to the final dead- line or you will be
subject to increased exam fees.
•
Overseas transcripts
MUST be translated
into
American credits through a transcript
translation
service before submitting your
application for review.
•
Application fee- The application fee
INCLUDES
a $100 non-refundable
processing fee (if the candidate is
found ineligible or with- draws from the
exam.)
•
Advisor Letter – This document is only
needed if you are currently a student.
The
letter would need to be on school letterhead
and
contain your name, projected graduation
date, degree program and that you are currently
a full
time student.
Exam applications, university transcripts, and any
additional supporting documentation become the
property of NCHEC. These items will not be
returned to the exam applicant or forwarded to a
third party.
Note: Falsification of any
documentation may result in suspension or
revocation of the credential or denial of
eligibility for future exams.
DATES
TO
REMEMBER
Final application deadline/April exam: February 28
Final application deadline/October exam: August 31
INCOMPLETE
APPLICATIONS
Incomplete applications will not be processed until all
necessary information is received by NCHEC,
including payment. Exam fees are not refundable for
incomplete applications. NCHEC is not responsible for
missing information, such as transcripts sent
separately. All documentation must be submitted by
final deadline. Delays may result in an automatic
transfer
to
the
next
exam
date
with
an
additional
$125 transfer fee.
Please be sure to include all items
at the time of application.
MAKING CHANGES TO
YOUR APPLICATION
It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify NCHEC of
any changes in address or contact information.
Address changes can be made by visiting our Web
site, nchec.org, and logging on with your username
and password or by contacting the NCHEC at
that if changes are not reported to NCHEC prior to
your exam appointment, you may not be able to gain
entry into the testing center.
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90-Day Eligibility Reminder: Test scores will not
be released until proof of graduation is received
with an official transcript showing degree
conferred, or a copy of your diploma.
NOTIFICATION OF
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants who have been determined to have fulfilled
the eligibility requirements for the CHES
®
exam will
receive an “Authorization to Test” (ATT) letter. This
notification will be sent to your registered email
address, and include instructions on how to
schedule your exam appointment
You can
schedule your appointment online
www.nchec.org
, and click Login or by calling the
PSI support line at
855-340-3713.
IF YOU ARE INELIGIBLE
FOR THE CHES
®
EXAM
Ineligible applicants will be notified by email. If you
are found ineligible to sit for the CHES
®
exam, your
application fee will be refunded, minus the
nonrefundable
application processing fee of $100.
You can
re-apply for the examination in the future,
should you complete the coursework necessary for
eligibility.
You
do have the right to appeal your
denial of eligibility.
FILING AN APPEAL
REGARDING
ELIGIBILITY
1.
An appeal will only be considered if postmarked,
emailed, or faxed within thirty (30) calendar days
following the email date in which the Appellant
was notified of the adverse decision.
2.
NCHEC strongly suggests appeals be sent by
certified mail or overnight courier service (such as
FedEx) with return receipt requested. Appeals by
facsimile or email are accepted.
3.
A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) must be paid and
is not refundable if the appeal is denied.
4.
An appeal must be submitted in writing (preferably
typewritten) to the NCHEC Executive Director who
will, in turn, submit it to the appropriate NCHEC
decision making body. The appeal must contain
the original notification from NCHEC showing the
date of the adverse decision.
5.
The appeal should identify the adverse
decision being appealed and explicitly
state the reasons for the appeal. The
appeal shall set forth any new or
additional information to be considered.
To expedite the appeal process, applicants
are encouraged to include course
descriptions, syllabi, and any other
pertinent information about specific
courses in which the major emphasis was
health
education. Support documents provided
by applicants will become property of NCHEC and
not be
returned to appellants.
6.
The only additional information that may
be
submitted after the initial filing is that
which is
requested by the appropriate
NCHEC decision making body.
Please visit this link for the full appeal
policy http://www.nchec.org/ches-exam-
eligibility.
IF YOU RECEIVE 90-DAY
ELIGIBILITY
90-Day Eligibility is offered to students scheduled
to graduate within 90 days of an exam testing
window. If
you are 90-Day eligible, written
verification from a faculty advisor assuring that
you will complete all
degree requirements within
90 days of your exam, as well as an official
transcript showing a minimum of 25 semester-
hours relating to the Areas of Responsibility
for
Health Education Specialists
needs to
be submitted.
REQUESTS FOR TESTING
ACCCOMODATIONS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), NCHEC will strive to ensure that no
individual
with a disability is deprived of the
opportunity to take
the examination solely by
reason of that disability.
A candidate who has a disability may request
accommodations and arrangements to take the
examination. Such requests must be completed through
our testing vendor, PSI,
BEFORE
you schedule your exam
appointment. Please start this process a minimum of 15
days prior to your preferred testing date. Click on the link
below to access the online accommodation request form.
ADA request link
.
Verification
of
disability
is required.
Documentation by a
competent
individual (e.g. physician) of a specific disability
must be submitted to PSI via the above link once your
application has been approved by NCHEC. All
requests
are
evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are subject
to
approval. Test center personnel will be prepared to handle
approved accommodations.
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Applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule
an exam appointment right away to obtain a
preferred test date, time and location. Do not wait
until the exam testing window opens to schedule
a time slot, as appointments are scheduled on a
first-come, first-serve basis. Should a candidate be
unable to schedule an exam appointment within
the exam testing window, fees will not be refunded
or transferred.
NOTE: If your ID First and Last
Name does not EXACTLY match
the first and last name on
your
application, YOU WILL NOT BE
ADMITTED TO THE TEST CENTER.
Note: Eligible candidates may NOT
schedule a test time/location prior to
approval of accommodations. All requests
for testing accommodations must be
received 15 business days prior to the close
of the test window.
SCHEDULING YOUR
EXAM APPOINTMENT
NCHEC
certification
exams
are
administered
in
a
computer-based format through PSI, NCHEC’s test
delivery
vendor,
at
technology-enabled
testing
centers across the United States, as well as additional
global
sites.
PSI
is
a
leader
in
computer
based
test
administration
with
best-in-class
testing
facilities and a trained, fully certified testing staff.
Once you have been found eligible to sit for the
CHES
®
exam you will receive an “Authorization to
Test”
(ATT)
email which includes instructions on how to
schedule your exam appointment or by calling the PSI
support line at 855-340-3713.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to confirm the
correct date and time of the scheduled exam
appointment.
NCHEC will not be able to reschedule
missed appointments
. Candidates are asked to arrive
at least a minimum of
30 minutes
prior to your exam
time to allow for check-in.
Testing accommodations must be approved in advance
by PSI. (See Appendix C: Testing Accommodations
Form, page 20).
Eligible candidates may NOT
schedule a test time/location through PSI until all
accommodations documents have been submitted
and approved by PSI. All requests for testing
accommodations must be received 15 days prior to
the preferred testing date.
When scheduling your appointment with PSI,
please
be prepared to submit the following information:
First and last name exactly as it appears on your ATT,
which should match the unexpired, govern
ment-issued
ID you will use as proof of identity
at the testing
center. Military ID’s will not be accepted if testing
via LRP.
Candidates will receive an appointment email
notice from PSI
confirming their exam
appointment date/time, identification
requirements, and driving directions.
To
schedule your appointment, go through
www.nchec.org
and click LOGIN, or call PSI
at
855-340-3713.
CHANGES TO YOUR EXAM
APPOINTMENT
RESCHEDULING
YOUR
APPOINTMENT
We understand that schedules can change.
However, this option is available and intended to
be used only if you need to change your
appointment time within
the same testing
window. Please note that
rescheduling is NOT the
same as transferring your
exam cycle.
•
Rescheduling your testing appointment can
be completed by contacting PSI
48 hours or
more prior to your scheduled exam
appointment
•
Requests less than 2 calendar days prior
to the scheduled appointment will not
be granted and will be treated as a No-
Show (see page 11.)
If a candidate is unable to test during the
scheduled exam testing window and fails to
reschedule, fees will not be refunded except in
the case of a medical or personal emergency.
In the case of such an emergency, supporting
documentation will need to be supplied to
NCHEC within 30 days after your scheduled
exam test date.
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CANCELLING/WITHDRAWING
This option is available and intended to be used if you
are not anticipating taking the exam in the
future.
Cancellation requests must be submitted in
writing directly to NCHEC. Requests must be
received
no later than the final registration
deadline of
February 29, 2024. You will be refunded
the exam fee minus
the $100 nonrefundable
processing fee. If
NCHEC does not receive
notification that you have withdrawn/cancelled
before the final registration
deadline, candidates
will automatically be considered a “No-Show” and all
registration fees are forfeited. If you have scheduled
an exam appointment, you must cancel this
appointment through PSI as well.
DEFERRING/TRANSFERRING
This option is available for candidates who wish to
reschedule/transfer/defer to the next exam testing
window.
Step 1.
If you have a scheduled appointment, you
must first cancel your appointment through the
PSI website portal or hotline, before the final
registration deadline of 2/29/2024.
Step 2.
You must then submit a written request
(email acceptable) directly to NCHEC, no later than
the final registration deadline for the exam testing
window in which you applied or registered. The fee to
transfer/defer
to
the
next
exam
testing
window
is
$125.
Important note:
Please make sure to follow this two-
part process carefully for a successful transfer. If both
steps are not completed within the necessary
timeframe, candidates will move into the “No-Show”
category, as outlined below, and registration fees are
forfeited.
Refunds are only available for the exam cycle
in which you first applied. Refunds on
previously transferred exam appointments
are not available.
IF YOU DO NOT KEEP THE
APPOINTMENT (NO-SHOW)
If you do not take the exam on the scheduled
date,
arrive to the testing center after
your
scheduled exam time, did not cancel or
reschedule within the required time frame, or
never
scheduled an appointment, you are
considered a
“No-Show.” As NCHEC must pay for
each candidates scheduled seat, you would forfeit
all exam registra
tion fees as a No-Show. Please
make sure to
schedule your appointment ahead
and arrive on time
to avoid becoming a No-
Show.
“No-Show” candidates can register for the next
exam testing window for an additional
$150
rescheduling
fee. This reduced fee is only
valid for the next scheduled exam date:
thereafter, full registra
tion is required.
NCHEC will send new registration
instructions
for
the
next
scheduled
exam
testing
window
within 30
days from the closing of the current exam
testing
window. Unexpected circumstances will be
considered and fee waiver requests will be reviewed
for
medical or personal emergencies as described
below.
IN CASE OF PERSONAL OR
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
For the purpose of the NCHEC certification
programs, medical or personal emergencies are
defined as un- planned events affecting the
candidate or immediate
family member(s)
(spouse, child or parent), which
arise within five
days of the scheduled exam appoint
ment and
prevent the candidate from taking the
exam, or
from rescheduling or cancelling an exam
appointment.
An event that can be anticipated cannot be
considered a medical or personal emergency.
A
candidate’s inability to take the exam due to
work
commitments or insufficient or inappropriate
prepar
ation cannot be considered a personal
emergency.
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SUMMARY
OF
CANCELLATION/TRANSFER/RESCHEDULE
POLICIES
Category Explanation Guidelines Refund or additional fees
Reschedule
Changed your exam date
within the exam testing
window
2 days or more before
scheduled exam date
No additional fees
Cancel or
Withdraw
Withdrew from your exam
On or before
Late
Application
Deadline
Full exam fee less $100
non-refundable application
fee
Withdrew from your exam
After Late Application
Deadline
No refund.
Forfeit exam fees
Defer or
Transfer
Transferred to next exam
cycle
By final registration
deadline for the testing
window in which you
applied or registered
No refund. Additional fee
of $125 payable in next
cycle
No Show
No-Show
candidate
Did not appear for exam
on scheduled date
Transferred to the next
exam cycle after the final
registration deadline for
the exam testing window
in which you applied or
registered.
No refund. Forfeit exam
fees. Can retest in next
exam cycle only for $150
payable at next cycle
Arrived at the test center
after your scheduled exam
time
Did not have proper
identification
Did not schedule an exam
appointment
Emergency
Medical or personal
emergency
Case
by
case
basis
Transfer to next exam with
proper documentation fee
may be waived in
extenuating situations
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Eight Areas of Responsibility of
Health Education Specialists
% Questions on
2023
C
H
E
S
®
Exam
I.
Assessment
of
Needs
and Capacity...
17
%
II. Planning .............................................. 14%
III. Implementation ................................ 15%
IV.
Evaluation
and
Research
.................... 12%
V. Advocacy ............................................ 12%
VI. Communication ................................ 12%
VII.
Leadership
and
Management
.............. 6%
VIII.
Ethics and Professionalism
................. 12%
PREPARING FOR THE
CHES
®
EXAM
EXAM FORMAT AND DURATION
The CHES
®
exam consists of 165 multiple choice (four-
response) questions; 15 of the items are used as
pretest items and do not contribute to the final score
on each
exam. The candidate is not told which items
are being pretests
and which items are being
scored. Each
question contains four possible multiple
choice answers; only one answer is correct. Exams are
delivered only in
a computer based format available
at PSI test centers. Candidates are allotted 3 hours
to complete the exam. Considering the tutorial,
consent and post
exam survey, the duration of the
exam appointment is
a maximum of 3 hours and 30
minutes.
Test Center
Introduction
and
Tutorial
10 minutes*
Exam 3 hours
(180
minutes)
Satisfaction
Survey/Completion
Notice
Less than 10
minutes*
*These are estimated timeframes
Each section shows a countdown timer on the screen,
and each section is separate and time-independent.
Minutes do not roll over
. For instance, if a
candidate
spends less time in the introduction, extra
minutes are
not rolled over to the exam portion.
For your
convenience,
Appendix B
provides the text
of the Non-
Disclosure/Confidentiality Agreement
you will be asked to agree to prior to taking the
exam. Please
review it prior to your exam date so
that you do not require more than two minutes to
respond, as your test will timeout and may not be
able to be restarted.
EXAM
CONTENT
The CHES
®
examination is based on the entry-level
Areas of Responsibilities, Competencies and Sub-
competencies delineated by the Health Education
Specialist Practice Analysis HESPA II 2020 Eight
Areas of Responsibility.
The exam is weighted in
the following Eight Areas of Responsibility:
REFERENCE
MATERIALS
NCHEC publishes optional study materials to help
you prepare for the exam. The materials available for
purchase are The Health Education Specialist: A
Companion Guide for Professional Excellence, 8th
edition
.
Visit nchec.org/publications to order study
materials. A suggested list of additional publications
is available at nchec.org/ches-studying-for-exams
.
STUDY
GROUPS
You may want to contact the nearest college or
university with a health education department or visit
our Web site at nchec.org/ches-studying-for-exams to
determine if there is a CHES
®
exam review session
offered near you. It is important to remember that the
exam is national in scope. You are encouraged to
keep your resources broad and use your own text
books as well as others. Remember that the study
guide should not be your sole source of information.
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PSI security protocols and a video
regarding what to expect on test day can
be viewed at
PSI Test Center Experience
WHAT TO EXPECT
ON TEST DAY
EXAM IDENTIFICATION AND
PSI TEST CENTER
REQUIREMENTS
The NCHEC certification exams are administered in
highly secure PSI testing centers. All exam
candidates will be required to provide proof of identity
with an unexpired original government-issued photo
ID with signature, such as a driver’s license, a
passport or military ID. The name and photo on the
primary ID
must exactly match the name on the
candidate’s Authorization to Test notice (ATT).
On exam day:
Arrive at the test center
at least 15
minutes
before your scheduled testing time to check
in. If you arrive late, you will not be permitted into the
testing room, and your exam fees will not be
refunded.
You must have an acceptable form of
identification upon arrival.
Items not permitted in the Testing Room: books,
papers, calculators, reference material, food
(including beverages), cell phones, electronic and
smart devices, smoking or visitors. Scratch paper
for
making notations during the exam will be
provided by PSI staff.
Note: calculators are provided within the
computer testing device; candidates may not
bring their own calculators. Prior to taking
the examination, you will be asked to confirm
your agreement that you will not disclose,
reproduce, communicate, copy, transmit, or
in any way distribute exam items (See
Appendix B).
SEAT
ASSIGNMENTS
PSI staff will escort you to your testing station.
There
will be a timer on your screen that will show you the
time remaining in your test session.
PSI will
supply
you with noise-reducing headphones or earplugs as
available.
TUTORIAL
Before you begin testing, you can walk through a
10-minute tutorial on how to use the system.
This
tutorial time is not part of your testing time.
IRREGULARITIES
Irregularities observed or suspected by PSI staff
may
result in your removal from participation in the test
or
invalidation of your score. NCHEC reserves the right
to
investigate
each
incident
of
misconduct
or
irregularity.
PSI
has outlined guidelines for conduct in their test centers
on their web site:
https://test-takers.psiexams.com/nchec
.
WEATHER & LOCAL OR
NATIONAL EMERGENCIES
If there is severe weather or a local or national
emergency near the testing center, check online at
https://www.psionline.com/openings
for updates on
closures. In
the event that PSI cancels an exam due to
severe weather or a local or national emergency, you
will not be assessed a rescheduling fee.
SECURITY
Candidates will have a total of three (3) hours to
complete 165 questions in the CHES®/MCHES®
examination, which will include an optional 10 min
break midway through the examination.
Both CHES®
and MCHES® examinations are offered in three
blocks; block 1, which contains questions 1 to 83,
and block 2 which contains the optional 10-minute
break and block 3 which containg questions 84 to
165.
Before candidates complete the first block (questions 1
to 83), a candidate can go back and check/change any
answer in that block. After question 83, a candidate
can begin the second block which is an optional 10-
minuete break. Once the third block has begun, a
candidate can only access/change answers in the third
block (questions 84 to 165).
Candidates will be given an opportunity to take an
optional 10-minute break midway through the
examination and if a break is taken, will require
additional security screening before proceeding to the
second block of the exam.
The 10-minute break time
is deducted from the total test time. Following the
break, CHES® and MCHES® candidates will gain
access to the second block of the exam, but will not
be able to access the first block of exam questions
.
No part of the exam may be copied or reproduced in
part or in whole by any means whatsoever, including
memorization. Candidates may not solicit questions or
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discuss items that were on previous exams with
other NCHEC candidates or individuals who hold the
CHES
®
credential. Candidates are required to sign an
affirmation and agreement statement on the
application and a confidentiality agreement at the
time of
taking the exam. Violation of the
affirmation and
agreement may result in suspension
or revocation of
the CHES
®
credential from those
who have received
it, or suspension and/or denial of
eligibility for future
exams.
BREAK
POLICY
The CHES exam allows for one 10-minute optional
break during the exam. Please note that
your exam
clock will continue to run while you are on
break
.
EXAMINATION
GRIEVANCE
Any complaints regarding testing conditions or
irregularities must be submitted in writing within two
weeks after the examination date.
We value feedback
to help us provide a comfortable exam
environment.
EXAMINATION MODALITY
PSI
Testing
Centers
Live
Remote
Proctoring
via PSI Bridge
Candidates must select
one option
(brick and mortar PSI
Test Center
OR
Live Remote Proctoring).
LIVE
REMOTE
PROCTORING
LIVE
REMOTE
PROCTORING
OVERVIEW
Live Remote Proctoring through PSI’s remote
assessment platform
, known as PSI Bridge, gives
candidates access, allowing them to test from home
with an internet-enabled location, where they must
provide a computer with a camera, microphone, and
an internet connection. It is an easy to use platform,
and allows the same standard security procedures as
implemented in PSI’s global test center network.
PSI
Bridge is both Windows and MacOS compatible.
PSI
Bridge includes:
•
100%
live-monitoring
•
Comprehensive 360 degree environmental
readiness checks
•
Live
security
agents
•
Proactive
protocols
(i.e.
device
checks)
CLICK HERE
to review the
Online Proctor User Guide
to
learn more about Live Remote Proctoring and
the
regulations regarding your testing environment.
Please refer to the NCHEC website for a
list of the
exam violations.
LRP
BREAK
POLICY
•
Exam allows for
one
10-minute optional
unscheduled break.
•
Candidate is not permitted to leave camera view
without first notifying the Proctor.
•
Failure to inform the Proctor prior to taking a
break or failure to return on time may result in
an inability to complete your exam.
•
Upon return, a full security scan will be
conducted prior to resuming exam.
•
Following the break, CHES® and
MCHES® candidates will gain access
to the second section of the exam,
but will not be able to access the
first section of the exam.
•
Please
note:
exam
time
will
continue
to
run
while
on break.
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TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
FOR LRP
Eligible candidates interested in testing using the
LRP platform, must first perform a technology and
environment
check,
using
PSI’s
utility
tool
called
the
Systems Compatibility Check.
This
tool
provides
verification
that the
test taker meets the minimum spec
ifications of:
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Operating System
(64-bit only)
Windows 10, Windows 11
*Not Supported: Windows 10s; Windows 10 in S-Mode, and Windows
11 in S-Mode, or Windows Enterprise (all versions)
PSI Bridge is NOT supported on tablets or mobile devices, and
Chromebook is not a supported device.
MacOS 14 (Sonoma) MacOS 12 (Monterey), MacOS 13 (Ventura)
Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04**, 22.04
Do run a system compatibility check before taking the exam.
Do ensure you have administrative permissions on your computer.
For the best user experience, please use the latest version of the
Chrome
browser. NCHEC highly recommends using a personal
computer (not issued by your employer, school, or organization).
Firewalls and security settings from employer-issued and school-
issued computers may prevent the PSI software from operating
properly.
Screen Resolution
* Recommended 1920x1080 or higher
Bandwidth
Minimum 300kbps download and upload speed.
Check the connection through
https://video-diagnostics.twilio.com/
Microphone
Must be functional and turned on throughout the entirety of the
online exam, inclusive of security check, check-in and during the
exam.
NOTE: Headphones/ear buds should not be used and removal could
be requested. Use of either could result in check-in delays and
resubmission of check-in.
Camera
Camera must be capable of a 360-degree scan of the test room
Have an external camera ready if you are using a desktop
Must be available for testing; functional and turned on throughout
the entirety of the online exam, inclusive of security check, check-in
and during the exam.
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Note: If candidates do not pass the systems compatibility check before scheduling a live
remote proctored exam, they must take their exam at a brick and mortar PSI Test Center.
Figure 1. Live Remote Proctoring (LRP) Process for NCHEC-Approved Candidates
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EXAM RESULTS
HOW THE CHES
®
EXAM IS SCORED
NCHEC has used the Modified Angoff method and
variations of this method to set the passing point for
the CHES
®
examination. The Modified Angoff method
is the most widely used criterion-referenced passing
point technique within the credentialing industry and
is based on the judgment of content experts regarding
the expected test performance of candidates who are
just qualified. This criterion-referenced procedure sets
the performance standard before the examination is
taken by candidates. Therefore, this standard is
independent of examinee performance. Essentially,
this method allows subject-matter experts to establish
a consistent level of knowledge that is expected of
professionals who are just qualified for certification.
There is also no penalty for guessing on an item on
the exam. The results are reviewed by NCHEC and a
final standard is set. This standard is upheld on every
subsequent form of the CHES
®
examination using a
statistical process called equating. Although all
examination forms are based on the same test
blueprint and are carefully constructed to have similar
difficulty levels, slight differences in difficulty are
unavoidable. To ensure that candidates who take an
easier or more difficult form of the examination do not
have an advantage or disadvantage, equating is used
to adjust the passing point for the difficulty level of the
form.
RECEIVING YOUR CHES
®
EXAM RESULTS:
CHES® exam candidates will receive an email notification
of provisional results as “pass/did not pass status” after
exiting the exam. Provisional results are provided as a
convenience to the examinee and examinees’ official
scores may differ from their provisional results.
Additional evaluation of the functioning of all exam
items is done during and at the close of each exam
testing window. This additional review is to ensure that
all examinees are evaluated accurately and fairly.
Candidates will receive an official scaled score report
showing each candidate’s overall pass/fail status, as well
as diagnostic information about the candidate’s
performance in each area of responsibility or domain. A
diagnostic level of “proficient,” “moderately proficient,”
or “below proficient” will be presented for each Area of
Responsibility.
To protect confidentiality results will
not be provided by e-mail, phone or fax.
For more information about NCHEC exams and pass
rates, please visit https://www.nchec.org/ches-exam-
background-and-scoring.
IF YOU DO NOT PASS THE EXAM
If you do not pass the CHES
®
exam, you may not
choose to retest during the current exam cycle.
However, you may retake it in the next consecutive
exam cycle, at a
reduced rate.
This reduced rate is
only available to you
in the next consecutive exam
cycle.
If you chose to retest in a cycle beyond the
next available exam, you will need to pay the full
exam fee and resubmit your application.
There is
no limit to the amount of times
you can take the
CHES
®
examination. Remediation
after multiple
unsuccessful attempts is highly encouraged.
NOTE:
Candidates who applied under the
90-Day eligibility option must provide proof
of graduation before they will receive exam
scores, certificate, or certification number.
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AFTER THE
CHES
®
EXAM
CHES
®
CERTIFICATION
By passing the exam, you become a Certified Health
Education Specialist (CHES
®
) and earn the honor of
using this credential. Each CHES
®
will receive a
certificate suitable for framing. A wallet-sized
identification card is available to print through your
online account; a hard copy is available upon
request.
If you applied
under the 90-Day option
you must submit proof of graduation before you
can become certified and receive your exam
results.
ACCEPTABLE
USE
OF
CREDENTIAL
After receiving official notification of passing the
CHES
®
examination, the designation (CHES
®
) may be
used only as long as certification remains valid and
in good standing. Certified individuals must comply
with all re-certification requirements to maintain use
of the respective credential and its associated
acronym.
Certified individuals may not make
misleading, deceptive, or confusing statements
regarding their certification status. If an individual
allows their certification to fall into lapsed/expired
status, he or she must immediately discontinue use of
the associated acronym and is prohibited from stating
or implying certification is current.
MAINTAINING THE
CERTIFICATION
The CHES
®
certification is valid for a period of five
years. All CHES
®
must renew their credential annually,
and recertify every fifth year. Renewal requires paying
the annual renewal fee. Recertification requires
accruing a total of 75 Continuing Education Contact
Hours by the end of the fifth year. It is recommended
that CHES
®
accumulate a minimum of 15 hours each
year. A Renewal/Recertification Policies and Procedures
booklet is available on our website
at
nchec.org/renewal-and-certification.
DISCIPLINARY
POLICY
By applying for certification or recertification, Health
Education Specialists recognize the authority of
NCHEC to apply the Health Education Code of Ethics
(see section below) to those certified. If disciplinary
actions are recommended as a result of an ethics
investigation, the accused will be given full due
process, including an appeal.
A Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES
®
)
certifi
cation may be suspended or revoked for
reason(s) deemed appropriate by NCHEC
including, but not limited to, the following:
1.
Falsification
of
the
certification
application
2.
Falsification of any information requested by
NCHEC
3.
Misrepresentation
of
certification
status
4.
Cheating (or reasonable evidence of intent to
cheat) on the examination
5.
The conviction or plea of guilty or plea of nolo
contendere to a felony in a matter related to the
practice of, or qualifications for, professional
activity
6.
Gross negligence or willful misconduct in the
performance of professional services, or other
unethical or unprofessional conduct based on
demonstrable, verifiable, and serious violations
of the Health Education Code of Ethics
HEALTH EDUCATION
CODE OF ETHICS
The health education profession is dedicated to
excellence in the practice of promoting individual,
family, and organizational and community health.
The Health Education Code of Ethics provides a basis
of the shared values of practicing health education
specialists. The responsibility of all CHES
®
is to
aspire to the highest possible standards of conduct
and to
encourage the ethical behavior of all those with
whom
they work.
Please refer to the full Health Education Code of Ethics
on nchec.org/code-of-ethics for more information on
all Articles of Responsibility.
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ETHICS
VIOLATIONS
1.
Complaints regarding possible ethics
violations of a CHES
®
/MCHES
®
must be sub-
mitted in writing to the NCHEC Executive
Director. The complaint must include the
accuser’s name and contact information.
Individuals bringing complaints are not entitled
to any relief or damages by virtue of this
process, although they will receive notice of the
actions taken.
2.
Complaints will undergo an administrative
review of documentation by the Disciplinary
Committee of the NCHEC Board of
Commissioners within 30 days of receipt by
NCHEC to
determine if the alleged action falls
within the
scope of disciplinary policy and
warrants investigation.
3.
The accused will be notified in writing of
complaint within 14 days after the
administra
tive review. Further, in the absence
of unusual circumstances, the accused will
receive the
original complaint and
documentation including the name of the
accuser.
4.
The accused will be given an opportunity to
formally and in writing admit to or refute the
accusation in 30 days from letter date, thus
ensuring due process in the review.
5.
The investigation may require procuring
additional materials and interviews with
relevant people.
6.
If it is determined that there was a bona fide
violation of ethics, the consequences can
range from a letter of reprimand with warning,
requiring the accused to complete an
educational intervention on ethics,
suspension, or revocation of the
certification. Complainant and the certificant
will be notified of the final
decision of the
Disciplinary Committee.
7.
Every effort will be made to reach a decision
in a timely manner; however, extended time
may be needed to ensure full due process.
8.
Actions taken do not constitute enforcement of
the law, although referral to appropriate
federal, state, or local government agencies
may be made about the conduct of the
certificant in appropriate situations.
9.
NCHEC will publish suspensions and revocations
on the website.
Effective Date: April 2018
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APPENDIX A:
C
H
E
S
®
APPLICATION
April 18-27, 2024 –
CHES
®
CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Exam Application
NCHEC, 95 Highland Ave, Suite 150A, Bethlehem, PA 18017
PHONE
: 888-624-3248
FAX
: 1-800-813-0727
Web site
: www.nchec.org
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY WITH INK OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION. INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION WILL DELAY
PROCESSING OF THE APPLICATION. ADDRESS OR NAME CHANGES THAT OCCUR AFTER SUMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION
MUST BE REPORTED TO NCHEC. (Print your name EXACTLY as it should appear on your CHES
®
Certificate).
APPLICANT
Name
Salutation First/Given MI Last Suffix
Female
Male
Prefer Not to Answer
Other
Previous Last Name (if applicable)
Social Security #
Date of Birth
Are you currently employed in the Health Education profession? (If yes, please answer next line) Yes
NO
Job title
Employer:
Is this certification required for your job?
Yes
No
Address
Number & Street Apartment #
City/Town State Country ZIP/Postal Code
Home Phone (
)
Work Phone (
)
Fax Phone (
)
Cell Phone (
)
Email Address
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Is this certification required for your degree?
YES
NO
What is your schools requirement:
No requirement
Register Only
Take the exam (pass or fail)
Pass the exam
** Full Time Students or Part Time Students - An advisor letter is required to be submitted indicating expected completion of all degree
requirements within 90 days of the exam date. The letter must be printed on school letterhead and include degree, major, and projected
graduation date and submitted prior to exam application deadline.
Please indicate the Primary degree being used for eligibility and submit supporting OFFICIAL transcripts for approval. Other degree(s)
listed on application do not require a transcript, unless they are being used to determine eligibility. UPON REVIEW OF YOUR
OFFICIAL
TRANSCRIPTS, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ELIGIBILITY THROUGH EMAIL
Primary Degree
Year
(Graduation Yr)
Primary Degree
Awarded
(ex: BS, MS)
Primary Major Name
Primary University/College Name
Other Degrees Received:
Degree Year
(Graduation Yr)
Degree Awarded
(ex: BS, MS)
Major Name
University/College Name
Exam applications, university transcripts, and any supporting documentation become the property of NCHEC. These items will not be
returned to the exam applicant or forwarded to a third party
F: NCHEC/EX/CHES Application 10/2023. Page
1
of
3
Student Status:
**Are
you currently a full time student? (9 or more semester
credits)
YES
NO
Graduation
Date
:
mm/dd/yyyy
**
**Are
you currently a part- time student? (Less than 9 semester credits)
YES
NO
Not a Student
YES
NO
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PAYMENT
Card No:
Exp. Date
CV:
Billing Information:
Name
on
Card:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Signature:
Phone:
Discover
American Express
MasterCard
Credit Card Type:
Visa
Application Fees and Deadlines (
Please select):
Note: The application fee INCLUDES a $100
non-refundable processing fee (if found
ineligible or if you withdraw from current cycle).
Amount:
Indicate
payment method (Make checks payable to NCHEC): (
There will be a $25 fee for all returned checks)
Company Check
Personal Check
Money Order
Purchase Order
(attach PO to
application – complete billing information section below)
(
Payment MUST be received by final deadline
)
APPENDIX A:
C
H
E
S
®
APPLICATION
Name:
April 18-27, 2024 Exam
Student
Non-Student or Part
Time Student
U.S. Post Marked On or Before
(enrolled
9
+
credits)
EARLY
Nov 1– Nov 31, 2023
$230
$280
REGULAR Dec 1
–
Jan 31, 2024
$290
$340
LATE Feb 1 – Feb 29, 2024
$350
$400
PERMISSION TO PUBLISH
In recognition of my achievement as a Certified Health Education Specialist, NCHEC may publish my name in its NCHEC
News and on its website. As a benefit of certification, my name and/or address may be available as follows:
a.
to
continuing
education
providers
in
order
to
receive
notice
of
professional
development
opportunities
b.
to
employers
for
recruitment
purposes
or
to
verify
one’s
status
as
an
active
CHES®
c.
to
researchers
for
study
purposes
d.
to
universities
for
the
purpose
of
acknowledging
or
monitoring
achievements
of
program
graduates
e.
to
professional
associations
for
the
purpose
of
mailing
newsletters/announcements,
or
for
recruiting
new
members
NCHEC has permission to distribute my name and contact information as listed above:
YES
NO (YOU MUST CHECK ONE)
NCHEC has permission to distribute my name and contact information with providers of study groups and exam preparation
courses:
YES
NO (YOU MUST CHECK ONE)
*
The above questions are required field(s) and must be completed*
AFFIRMATION and AGREEMENT
I affirm that the information given in this application is true and accurate. I hereby give my permission to NCHEC to verify any
information in support of my application. I understand that the CHES® examination and the test questions contained therein
are the exclusive property of NCHEC. No part of this examination may be copied or reproduced in part or in whole, by any
means whatsoever, including memorization. I understand that NCHEC will provide aggregate scores to institutions and
publications for reporting purposes and that individual identification will not be used, I indicate that I have read and
understand the CHES® Exam Handbook in its entirety. I agree to abide to NCHEC’s Exam Polices as outlined in the
Examination Handbook. If successful in passing the exam, I agree to NCHEC’s Policies and Procedures for Renewal and
Recertification and abide by the Health Education Code of Ethics. Violations of NCHEC’s Exam Application, Renewal and
Recertification policies and the Health Education Code of Ethics, or falsification of any documentation, may result in
suspension or revocation of the credential or denial of eligibility for future exams.
Required signature Date
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APPENDIX A:
C
H
E
S
®
APPLICATION
Demographic Information
The sharing of your demographic information will help to inform organizational decisions regarding the advancement of the
profession of health education and promotion. Information such as credentials, practice setting, age, gender and ethnicity will
allow NCHEC to communicate effectively about the makeup of its certified body with government agencies, as well as our
own leadership, to better represent your needs within our organization as well as the profession. To accomplish this, we
need more complete aggregate baseline data. Please be advised that the information you provide below is solely for NCHEC
official use, and your personal/individual data will not be shared with anyone.
Referral Source – How have you learned about NCHEC/CHES®?
Direct Mail Colleague University
Conference/Exhibit Employer Website Visit
Journal Ad
Prefer not to answer
Work Settings:
Healthcare School University Retired
Community Workplace Other
Prefer not to answer
Other Credentials:
ACSW ATC CDE CPH CPP CPS CRTT CSWHC DO LPN LSW MD
QCSW RCEP
RD RN RRT
OTHER
Prefer not to answer
Are you of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin?
Prefer not to answer
No, not of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin
Yes, Mexican, Mexican Am., Chicano
Yes, Puerto Rican
Yes, Cuban Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin -
Print origin, for example,
Argentinean, Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, Spaniard and so on
Race:
Prefer not to answer
White Black, African American
American Indian Alaska Native
Asian Indian Japanese Native Hawaiian
Chinese Korean Guamanian or Chamorro
Filipino Vietnamese Samoan
Other
Asian
-
Print
race,
for
example
Hmong,
Laotian,
Thai,
Pakistani,
Cambodian
and
so
on
Other
Pacific
Islander
–
Print
race,
for
example
Fijian,
Tongan,
and
so
on
Some other race
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The text below contains the confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement
that you will be asked to agree to as a condition of sitting for the CHES
®
or MCHES
®
exam. If you do not accept the confidentiality agreement,
your exam will terminate and your exam will not be able to be reset.
No refunds will be provided to examinees who choose not to accept
the confidentiality agreement at the time of their examination. Please
take the time to review the agreement prior to going to your PSI
test
center, as you will have limited time to review the agreement during
the
exam period.
APPENDIX B:
CHES
®
AND MCHES
®
CONFIDENTIALITY/
NON-DISCLOSURE SAMPLE AGREEMENT
*It
is
not
necessary
to
submit
this
form
when
applying.
In a few moments, you will begin your examination. Please note that this examination and
all portions thereof constitute proprietary, confidential information owned exclusively by
the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Inc. All exam content is also
protected by U.S. and international copyright and other laws, and all rights are reserved.
The exam must not be copied or distributed in part or in its entirety. You may select either
“Yes I agree” or “No, I do not agree” and thereby terminate your exam.
□
Yes,
I
agree
not to copy, disclose, or discuss any part of the specific or general nature
of the CHES
®
/MCHES
®
exam scenarios or questions; and I understand that, should I
pass this exam, my violation of this agreement is a basis for the revocation of my
certification, and if I do not pass this exam, violation could result in denial of eligibility
to retake the examination.
□
Or I do not agree
, and thereby terminate my exam.
