Finding credit opportunities at the advanced level for maintaining the MCHES® credential is not as difficult as one might think. Here are 34 ways to obtain these credits, many of which may already align with activities you are currently undertaking without realizing they can earn you CE credit.
Creative Endeavors
In a nutshell, creative endeavors involve developing and implementing innovative health education materials, programs, and proposals that advance professional practice.
- Developing a Train the Trainer Curriculum for Health Education Professionals
- CECH: 5 per curriculum
- Documentation: Summary/Outline of Curriculum AND Reference of Current Practices
- Developing a Health Education Course or Curriculum
- CECH: 5 per course
- Documentation: Title Page, Table of Contents, Summary Document of Curriculum
- Creating a Health-Related Training Program Using Various Learning Theories
- CECH: 5 per program
- Documentation: Title Page, Training Syllabus, Summary Document of Curriculum with Learning Theories
- Writing a Funding Proposal for a Grant/Contract/Cooperative Agreement
- CECH: 4 per proposal
- Documentation: Proof of Submission, Solicitation, Application Cover Page OR Award Letter
Professional Presentations
Professional presentations involve sharing research findings and insights at conferences to contribute to the field of health education.
- Presenting Research Findings at a Professional Conference
- CECH: 3 per presentation
- Documentation: Copy of the presentation or letter from supervisor
Program Development
Program development encompasses coordinating and managing health education programs, including stakeholder engagement and data-driven recommendations.
- Facilitating a Workgroup of Stakeholders
- CECH: 2 per year
- Documentation: Proof of Service, Indicating Duration
- Coordinating a Community Assessment Process
- CECH: 5 per year
- Documentation: Summary Report of Process/Analysis
- Developing Recommendations from Data Findings
- CECH: 1 per event
- Documentation: List of Recommendations
- Incorporating Health Education Planning Processes into the Development of Programs and Initiatives
- CECH: 2 per program plan
- Documentation: Plan Summary AND Identification of Planning Models
Professional Service
Professional service involves contributing to health education through leadership roles and mentoring within the community and organizations.
- Serving on Local/State/Regional/National Planning Groups/Boards
- CECH: 2 per group per year
- Documentation: Proof of Service, Including Duration
- Serving or Acting as an Internship/Practicum Preceptor
- CECH: 2 per preceptorship
- Documentation: Letter of Agreement OR Written Documentation Indicating the Nature and Duration of the Internship/Preceptorship
Research and Evaluation
Research and evaluation include conducting analyses, developing instruments, and evaluating training programs to enhance the effectiveness of health education.
- Conducting a Root Cause Analysis
- CECH: 3 per analysis
- Documentation: Analysis Report
- Conducting a Plan Analysis
- CECH: 3 per analysis
- Documentation: Analysis Report AND Timeline
- Assessing Training Needs
- CECH: 3 per training
- Documentation: Assessment Report Summary
- Evaluating Training Programs
- CECH: 3 per training program
- Documentation: Evaluation Report
- Developing Evaluation/Research and Data Analysis Plans
- CECH: 3 per plan
- Documentation: Copy of the instrument
- Developing Surveillance Plans
- CECH: 4 per plan
- Documentation: Summary of the Plan
- Developing a Data Collection Instrument for Research
- CECH: 3 per instrument
- Documentation: Copy of the Instrument
- Conducting a Feasibility Study
- CECH: 3 per study
- Documentation: Summary of the Feasibility Study
- Conducting a Stakeholder Analysis for Health Education Programs
- CECH: 2 per analysis
- Documentation: Summary of the Analysis Report
- Developing a Logic Model for Evaluation
- CECH: 3 per model
- Documentation: Copy of logic model(s)
Administration and Management
Administration and management activities involve planning, budgeting, and developing strategies to ensure the smooth operation and success of health education programs.
- Developing an Agency/Program Budget
- CECH: 3 per budget
- Documentation: Letter from Supervisor or Organization
- Managing Program Budget
- CECH: 4 per budget
- Documentation: Letter from Supervisor or Organization
- Developing Progress Reports
- CECH: 5 per report
- Documentation: Summary Report
- Developing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and/or a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
- CECH: 2 per MOU/MOA
- Documentation: Copy of the MOU/MOA
- Developing a Professional Development Plan for Volunteers
- CECH: 3 per plan
- Documentation: Letter from Supervisor or Organization AND Summary of Plan
- Developing a Professional Development Plan for Staff
- CECH: 3 per plan
- Documentation: Letter from Supervisor AND Summary of the Plan
- Using Human Resource Workforce Development Strategies
- CECH: 2 per occasion
- Documentation: Summary of Strategies Used
- Developing Partnerships to Support Health Education
- CECH: 3 per year
- Documentation: Copies of the MOUs/MOAs OR Letters of Support from Partners
- Developing an Agency/Program Strategic Plan
- CECH: 3 per strategic plan
- Documentation: Copy of strategic plan
- Conducting an Employee Performance Evaluation
- CECH: 5 per performance evaluation
- Documentation: Letter from Supervisor stating completion of the performance evaluation
Consultation
Consultation involves providing expert advice, writing exam questions, and contributing to policy development to advance health education practice.
- Writing Exam Questions for Certification/Credentialing Organizations
- CECH: 5 per year
- Documentation: Committee List AND Letter from Organization
- Providing Health Education Expertise
- CECH: 5 per agreement
- Documentation: Proof of Agreement
- Contributing to the Development of Health Promotion Policy
- CECH: 3 per policy
- Documentation: Proof of Contribution
By recognizing and leveraging these existing efforts, you can easily fulfill the requirements for your advanced-level MCHES® credential. Remember that your 30 advanced-level credits will be part of the 75 total credits you will need to complete your recertification requirements.
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