Employing Certified Health Education Specialists Gives Your Organization the Advantage!
Employing Certified Health Education Specialists Gives Your Organization the Advantage!
Hiring a CHES is a cost-effective investment, since demonstrated expertise is more likely to increase the effectiveness of your health education programs. NCHEC's comprehensive professional preparation and continuing education requirements ensure that Certified Health Education Specialists are qualified in every aspect of the profession. Only a CHES maintains NCHEC's national standards for delivering effective health education services.
NCHEC-Certified Health Education Specialists are highly qualified to coordinate a variety of vital Worksite Wellness programs to improve the quality of the lives of your employees and their families.
In the hands of a CHES, your health promotion initiatives will be designed to improve employee health, job satisfaction and productivity; and help minimize absenteeism, injuries and workers' compensation claims.
Working for hospitals, healthcare providers and insurers, NCHEC-Certified Health Education Specialists are highly qualified to coordinate a variety of vital programs for patients, staff and the neighboring community.
Based on the priorities of your organization, a CHES can improve the health of your population with programs focusing on effectively reducing health risks, preventing and managing diseases, and identifying community health education needs.
Certified Health Education Specialists are qualified to coordinate a variety of community and public health programs to improve the quality of life and health outcomes of diverse populations.
CHES are advocates for behavioral, environmental & policy change, skilled in directing community health initiatives. They can identify trends in health and disease as well as evaluate health status measures and demographic and socioeconomic characteristics in order to design successful intervention programs.
Employ a CHES to:
- Implement proven prevention, risk reduction & disease management strategies
- Improve cultural competence and address needs of diverse populations
- Build and strengthen coalitions and partnerships
