The Health Education Specialist: A Companion Guide for Professional Excellence, 8th Edition
Note: This study guide should be utilized for the 2026 CHES® and MCHES® examinations. NCHEC does not accept book order returns. Price: $75.00
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The Eighth Edition of this Companion Guide is based on the Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis II 2020 (HESPA II 2020), a project to update, refine and validate the model of health education practice. The Companion Guide was developed to assist with preparation for both the CHES® and MCHES® exams. It includes two full-length practice tests, one for use in studying for the CHES® examination and one for the MCHES® examination.
The publication explores the newly delineated Eight Areas of Responsibility for Health Education Specialists and can be used as a tool to assess health education knowledge. Instructors in professional preparation programs may find the format and organization of this book to be a useful supplement to textbooks and classroom lectures. Employers can encourage their employees to use this book as a tool to determine whether additional professional development in specific areas is needed, especially in this changing health education landscape. By purchasing this book, you agree NOT to reproduce any part of the publication, including the practice questions, or transmit it in any form without written permission of the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
This publication should not be used in place of primary sources of study and preparation, but rather as a supplemental tool for identifying areas of practice that may require further study using nationally recognized scholarly references. Exam preparation should not be limited to this study guide. The purchase of this companion guide is optional and is not a requirement to sit for the CHES® exams.
**Note: Includes Advanced-Level MCHES® Competencies and Practice Exams for both CHES® and MCHES®
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eBook Version Companion Guide 2020 Edition
The Health Education Specialist: A Companion Guide for Professional Excellence, 8th Edition - eBook
Price: $65.00
By purchasing this eBook, you agree NOT to reproduce any part of the publication, including the practice questions, or transmit it in any form without written permission of the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. The purchase of this e-book companion guide is optional and is not a requirement to sit for the CHES® and MCHES® exams.
E-book returns are NOT accepted. Once the download link has been emailed, it is a non-returnable item.
By purchasing this eBook, you agree NOT to reproduce any part of the publication, including the practice questions, or transmit it in any form without written permission of the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Please Download Thorium Reader (recommended) which is available at no cost through Microsoft before downloading this ebook. NOTE: Reader not available on Chromebook, mobile phone, or tablet devices.
A Competency-based Framework for Health Education Specialists, 2025 Edition - Print Version
Note: The 2027 CHES® and MCHES® examinations will be revised based on this updated framework. NCHEC does not accept book order returns. $80.00
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| 25-49 | $70.00 |
| 50+ | $65.00 |
A Competency-Based Framework for Health Education Specialists—2025 presents the updated national framework that will guide revisions to the 2027 CHES® and MCHES® examinations. Based on the Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis III (HESPA III 2025), this publication reflects current health education practice and supports professional preparation, credentialing, and professional development.
This publication is an essential resource for health education students, college and university faculty, practitioners and employers, professional development providers, leaders in professional credentialing and program accreditation, policymakers, and funding agencies. It supports curriculum development, workforce preparation, assessment, and alignment with national professional standards.
Supplemental resources are available upon request to assist faculty with mapping curriculum to the HESPA III 2025 framework. To request HESPA III supplemental resources, please complete the request form after purchase.
Competency Based Framework 2025 EBOOK
A Competency-Based Framework for Health Education Specialists - eBook Version
Price: $70.00
By purchasing this eBook, you agree NOT to reproduce any part of the publication, including the practice questions, or transmit it in any form without the written permission of the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
E-book returns are NOT accepted. Once the download link has been emailed, it is a non-returnable item.
By purchasing this eBook, you agree NOT to reproduce any part of the publication, including the practice questions, or transmit it in any form without the written permission of the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Please Download Thorium Reader (recommended) which is available at no cost through Microsoft before purchasing and downloading this ebook. NOTE: Reader not available on Chromebook, mobile phone, or tablet devices.
Supplemental resources (Appendix D) are available upon request to assist faculty with mapping curriculum to the HESPA III 2025 framework. To request HESPA III supplemental resources, please complete the request form after purchase.
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