MCHES must earn 75 CECH (Minimum of 45 hours of Category I CECH and maximum of 30 hours Category II CECH) at least 30 CECH earned must be in advanced level during the five year certification period.
In an effort to maintain credentialing, NCHEC encourages CHES/MCHES to earn a minimum of 15 CECH per year, at least 90 days prior to recertification.
Our learning objectives align with the Seven Areas of Responsibility which contain the Competencies and Subcompetencies developed by NCHEC:
Area I – Assess Needs, Resources, and Capacity for Health Education/Promotion
Area II – Plan Health Education/Promotion
Area III – Implement Health Education/Promotion
Area IV – Conduct Evaluation and Research Related to Health Education/Promotion
Area V – Administer and Manage Health Education/Promotion
Area VI – Serve as a Health Education/Promotion Resource Person
Area VII – Communicate, Promote, and Advocate for Health, Health Education/Promotion, and the Profession