What are the benefits of becoming a CHES?
There are several benefits to becoming a CHES: • Establishes a national standard for practice, as opposed to state or local certifications and registries • Attests to an individual’s knowledge and skills in areas deemed necessary to the field of practice as delineated by the profession • Assists employers in identifying qualified practitioners and assures employers that services are provided by professionals who have met national standards • Convey a sense of pride and accomplishment in the profession • Promotes continued professional development. Over the last several years, more employers then ever have begun to submit health educator/health promotion positions descriptions as CHES preferred. • Can I use my veteran’s benefits with the CHES exam? Yes! As of June 2008, NCHEC is proud to offer veterans privileges. Now veterans and their eligible dependants may qualify for reimbursement for the CHES exam through their veteran’s education benefits under the provisions of Title 38, United
