What are the Continuing Education requirements for CHES?
In order to maintain certification, a CHES must accumulate a minimum of 75 Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) over their five-year certification period. These hours are divided into two categories, Category I and Category II (see below). CECH are those experiences that assist in the development or enhancement of the knowledge and skills directly related to the Seven Areas of Responsibility and the individual’s professional occupation. NCHEC encourages CHES to pursue training in all Seven Areas of Responsibility, as competence in all Areas is essential to successful health education practice. CHES are encouraged to accumulate a minimum of 15 CECH per year, and to complete all continuing education requirements at least 90 days prior to recertification. • What is Category I? There are two types of CECH, Category I and Category II: Category I is a continuing education program/activity which is preapproved by NCHEC. Of the 75 hours to be earned in a five-year period, at least 45 CECH
