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Credentialing

Credentialing. Credentialing. ….a process whereby an individual or a professional preparation program meets the specific standards established by a credentialing body. Credentialing may take the form of:. Accreditation.

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Credentialing

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  1. Credentialing

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

  3. Credentialing may take the form of:

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

  5. 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)

  6. 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

  7. 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.

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

  9. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Certification • This certification has been developed for • health education profession • mastery of the fundamental skills • across all practice settings • voluntary credentialing

  10. Benefits of Certification • Establishes national standard • Attests to individual’s 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

  11. Individual Decisions • Professional distinction • Desire to excel – mark of excellence • Credential for comparison with other professions • Commitment to continuing education

  12. 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– other states seem poised to follow.

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