What are the qualifications to take the CHES exam?
To be eligible to take the CHES examination an individual must have a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education AND Have an official transcript that clearly shows a major in health education, e.g., Health Education, School Health Education, Public Health Education, Community Health Education, etc. OR Have an official transcript that reflects at least 25 semester hours (37 quarter hours) of course work addressing the Seven Areas of Responsibility of Health Educators. • When is the CHES exam offered? The CHES exam is offered twice a year – April and October. CHES Exam Schedule • What is the CHES exam like? The CHES examination is a paper-and-pencil test administered by the Professional Examination Service (PES) at 120 test sites nationwide. Candidates have three hours to answer 150 multiple-choice questions based upon the Seven Areas of Responsibility of Health Educators. • How is the passing score for the CHES exam determined? The pas
