The CHES® Prep Podcast was created for people preparing for the Certified Health Education Specialist Exam AKA the CHES® exam and to grow your public health career with ease. We know that the CHES® exam is not the only thing going in your life so we get straight to the point with actionable steps and trusted resources. Host Bree Hemingway, PhD, MPH, CHES has been in the public health space for over a decade, taught public health courses at various universities and mentored many public health professionals. She brings her guidance and insights to you so you can prepare and pass the CHES® exam with confidence. Please share and enjoy!
Bree Hemingway, PhD, MPH, CHES
Today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway continues the study guide series and introduces Area VIII of the CHES® exam: Ethics and Professionalism. Bree will break down everything you need to know about this Area of the CHES® exam, the competency and sub-competency. We HIGHLY recommend downloading the no cost CHES® Prep Toolkit that is available here: http://chesprep.com/guide You'll use that guide to follow along with the episodes, so you don't have to take too many notes! Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode: Learn the eight areas of responsibility for Certified Health Education Specialists outlined in NCHEC's competency framework. Understand the competencies and sub-competencies within the Area VIII: Ethics and Professionalism. Get tips for reviewing material for this content area for the CHES® exam. Discover strategies and tools for each area of assessment. Find out about the helpful resources available for Health Education Specialists. This is the perfect series to use when you are preparing to take the CHES® exam. Lookout for upcoming episodes where Bree will cover more in-depth study strategies and the latest updates about the CHES® exam. Enjoy this episode and get your own free CHES® study guide and checklists here: http://chesprep.com/guide Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
Today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway continues the study guide series and introduces Area VII of the CHES® exam: Leadership and Management. Bree will break down everything you need to know about this Area of the CHES® exam, the competency and sub-competency. We HIGHLY recommend downloading the no cost CHES® Prep Toolkit that is available here: http://chesprep.com/guide You'll use that guide to follow along with the episodes, so you don't have to take too many notes! Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode: Learn the eight areas of responsibility for Certified Health Education Specialists outlined in NCHEC's competency framework. Understand the competencies and sub-competencies within the Area VII: Leadership and Management. Get tips for reviewing material for this content area for the CHES® exam. Discover strategies and tools for each area of assessment. Find out about the helpful resources available for Health Education Specialists. This is the perfect series to use when you are preparing to take the CHES® exam. Lookout for the final episode of the series where Bree covers Area VIII. Enjoy this episode and get your own free CHES® study guide and checklists here: http://chesprep.com/guide Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
Today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway continues the study guide series and introduces Area VI of the CHES® exam: Communication. Bree will break down everything you need to know about this Area of the CHES® exam, the competency and sub-competency. We HIGHLY recommend downloading the no cost CHES® Prep Toolkit that is available here: http://chesprep.com/guide You'll use that guide to follow along with the episodes, so you don't have to take too many notes! Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode: Learn the eight areas of responsibility for Certified Health Education Specialists outlined in NCHEC's competency framework. Understand the competencies and sub-competencies within the Area VI: Communication. Get tips for reviewing material for this content area for the CHES® exam. Discover strategies and tools for each area of assessment. Find out about the helpful resources available for Health Education Specialists. This is the perfect series to use when you are preparing to take the CHES® exam. Lookout for the next episode where Bree covers Area VII. Enjoy this episode and get your own free CHES® study guide and checklists here: http://chesprep.com/guide Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
Today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway continues the study guide series and introduces Area V of the CHES® exam: Advocacy. Bree will break down everything you need to know about this Area of the CHES® exam, the competency and sub-competency. We HIGHLY recommend downloading the no cost CHES® Prep Toolkit that is available here: http://chesprep.com/guide You'll use that guide to follow along with the episodes, so you don't have to take too many notes! Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode: Learn the eight areas of responsibility for Certified Health Education Specialists outlined in NCHEC's competency framework. Understand the competencies and sub-competencies within the Area V: Advocacy. Get tips for reviewing material for this content area for the CHES® exam. Discover strategies and tools for each area of assessment. Find out about the helpful resources available for Health Education Specialists. This is the perfect series to use when you are preparing to take the CHES® exam. Lookout for the next episode where Bree covers Area VI. Enjoy this episode and get your own free CHES® study guide and checklists here: http://chesprep.com/guide Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
Today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway continues the study guide series and introduces Area IV of the CHES® exam: Evaluation and Research. Bree will break down everything you need to know about this Area of the CHES® exam, the competency and sub-competency. We HIGHLY recommend downloading the no cost CHES® Prep Toolkit that is available here: http://chesprep.com/guide You'll use that guide to follow along with the episodes, so you don't have to take too many notes! Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode: Learn the eight areas of responsibility for Certified Health Education Specialists outlined in NCHEC's competency framework. Understand the competencies and sub-competencies within the Area IV: Evaluation and Research. Get tips for reviewing material for this content area for the CHES® exam. Discover strategies and tools for each area of assessment. Find out about the helpful resources available for Health Education Specialists. This is the perfect series to use when you are preparing to take the CHES® exam. Lookout for the next episode where Bree covers Area V. Enjoy this episode and get your own free CHES® study guide and checklists here: http://chesprep.com/guide Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
Today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway continues the study guide series and introduces Area III of the CHES® exam: Implementation. Bree will break down everything you need to know about this Area of the CHES® exam, the competency and sub-competency. We HIGHLY recommend downloading the no cost CHES® Prep Toolkit that is available here: http://chesprep.com/guide You'll use that guide to follow along with the episodes, so you don't have to take too many notes! Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode: Learn the eight areas of responsibility for Certified Health Education Specialists outlined in NCHEC's competency framework. Understand the competencies and sub-competencies within the Area III: Implementation. Get tips for reviewing material for this content area for the CHES® exam. Discover strategies and tools for each area of assessment. Find out about the helpful resources available for Health Education Specialists. This is the perfect series to use when you are preparing to take the CHES® exam. Lookout for the next episode where Bree covers Area III. Enjoy this episode and get your own free CHES® study guide and checklists here: http://chesprep.com/guide Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
Today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway continues the study guide series and introduces Area II of the CHES® exam: Planning. Bree will break down everything you need to know about this Area of the CHES® exam, the competency and sub-competency. We HIGHLY recommend downloading the no cost CHES® Prep Toolkit that is available here: http://chesprep.com/guide You'll use that guide to follow along with the episodes, so you don't have to take too many notes! Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode: Learn the eight areas of responsibility for Certified Health Education Specialists outlined in NCHEC's competency framework. Understand the competencies and sub-competencies within the Area II: Planning. Get tips for reviewing material for this content area for the CHES® exam. Discover strategies and tools for each area of assessment. Find out about the helpful resources available for Health Education Specialists. This is the perfect series to use when you are preparing to take the CHES® exam. Lookout for the next episode where Bree covers Area III. Enjoy this episode and get your own free CHES® study guide and checklists here: http://chesprep.com/guide Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
Today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway continues the study guide series and introduces Area I of the CHES® exam: Assessment of Needs and Capacity. Bree will break down everything you need to know about this Area of the CHES® exam, the competency and sub-competency. We HIGHLY recommend downloading the no cost CHES® Prep Toolkit that is available here: http://chesprep.com/guide You'll use that guide to follow along with the episodes, so you don't have to take too many notes! Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode: Learn the eight areas of responsibility for Certified Health Education Specialists outlined in NCHEC's competency framework. Understand the competencies and sub-competencies within the Area I: Assessment of Needs and Capacity. Get tips for reviewing material for this content area for the CHES® exam. Discover strategies and tools for each area of assessment. Find out about the helpful resources available for Health Education Specialists. This is the perfect series to use when you are preparing to take the CHES® exam. Lookout for the next episode where Bree covers Area II. Enjoy this episode and get your own free CHES® study guide and checklists here: http://chesprep.com/guide Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
Today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway kicks off a 9-part series that goes over the 8 core competencies of the CHES® exam: Area I: Assessment of Needs and Capacity. Area II: Planning. Area III: Implementation. Area IV: Evaluation and Research. Area V: Advocacy. Area VI: Communication. Area VII: Leadership and Management. Area VIII: Ethics and Professionalism. This is the perfect series to use when you are preparing to take the CHES® exam. This is the overview episode that will set the stage for the following 8 episodes to come. We HIGHLY recommend downloading the no cost CHES® Prep Toolkit that is available here: http://chesprep.com/guide You'll use that guide to follow along with the episodes, so you don't have to take too many notes! Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode: The eight areas of responsibilities defined by the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing The competencies and sub-competencies nested within each of the eight areas The framework is updated and validated every five years, this is updated for 2023 The CHES® Prep Toolkit is organized around the eight areas of responsibilities - make sure to get your copy at no cost here: http://chesprep.com/guide Strategies to use when preparing for the exam Where to find other helpful study materials Everything you need to get ready for the next 8 episodes breaking down the 8 competencies you need to know before taking the CHES® exam Enjoy this episode and get your own free CHES® study guide and checklists here: http://chesprep.com/guide Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
Today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway gives you a look at how to potentially get a scholarship to cover the costs of your exam preparation & exam itself. There are costs associated with preparing for the exam and there are exam costs. Bree breaks down how it all works and how to see if you are eligable to apply for the scholarship. Listen to learn: What the scholarship is and what it covers How to see if you qualify for the CHES® exam scholarship How to apply if you do qualify A little history of who the first CHES® certified person is and how they made this possible Enjoy this episode and get your own free CHES® study guide and checklists here: http://chesprep.com/guide Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
On today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway and guest Kim Morones share how to best prepare for the CHES® exam with the free CHES® Prep Toolkit. They breakdown the free study guide that is available at http://chesprep.com/guide. This is great to download before listening, so make sure to get your copy now! Here's what they'll go over in the episode: How to get the free CHES® exam study guide and how it would have helped them years ago Review of the CHES® Prep Toolkit and how to use it Understand if you are eligible to take the CHES® exam – Are you ready? Top 5 reasons why to take the CHES® exam – Grow professionally The 5 step roadmap to passing the CHES® exam – How to prioritize The Fillable Study Guide Checklist – You won't miss anything Additional resources to help you prepare for the exam Enjoy this episode with this duo and get your own free CHES® study guide and checklists here: http://chesprep.com/guide Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
On today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway outlines who is eligible to sit for the CHES and MCHES exam. Key Takeaways: Find out if you have the right degrees and focus to qualify to sit for the CHES and MCHES exams What to look on your transcripts to know if you are eligable Learn about services to help you ensure if you are eligable Use the decision tree diagram we made in the free CHES® Prep toolkit to guide you through the process (available at http://chesprep.com/guide) Tune in for practical and fun advice for passing the CHES® exam and growing your public health career. Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
Are you contemplating taking the Certified Health Education Specialist exam, but not sure if it's worth the time and effort? In this episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, host Bree Hemingway dives into the details of the CHES® exam to help you decide if it's worth it for you. She discusses the time and cost of the exam, why having the CHES® credential can help you advance your career, and the difference between the CHES® and Master CHES® credentials. Here's more of what you'll: Learn how to pass the Certified Health Education Specialist exam with ease and grow your public health career Understand the time and cost associated with the CHES® exam and learn why it is worth it Explore the difference between the CHES® and Master CHES® credentials Discover how to become a mark of professional competence in the field and reap the rewards Get more insights into if the CHES® exam is worth taking Plus, Bree provides a free CHES® Prep Toolkit to help guide you through the process. You can get that for free here: http://chesprep.com/guide Listen now to get the information you need to make an informed decision about taking the CHES® exam. If you like what you heard, please subscribe for more insights and strategies for passing the CHES® exam!
Welcome to the Chess Prep podcast, where we discuss how to pass the Certified Health Education Specialist Exam (CHES®) and grow your public health career with ease. In this episode, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the CHES® Exam, such as the exam format, eligibility requirements, how to register and prepare for the exam, the exam scoring, and how to maintain the certification. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: Learn about the Certified Health Education Specialist Exam (CHES®) – a national certification exam for health education professionals Understand the exam format and eligibility requirements Discover the registration process and how to pay the exam fee Get strategies for preparing for the exam, including reviewing relevant coursework materials and using online study materials and practice tests Find out how the exam is scored and what the passing rate is Learn how to maintain the certification through completing continuing education units and paying the recertification fee And other frequently asked questions about the CHES® exam We also provide free resources such as a checklist and guides to help you succeed in the exam. You can get the free CHES Prep Tool Kit & Strategy Checklists at http://chesprep.com/guide If you like what you heard, please subscribe for more insights and strategies for passing the CHES® exam!
On today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway talks about her experience taking the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) exam over six years after graduating with her MPH. She shares tips on how to best prepare for the exam—including studying with a group, utilizing a practice exam to identify areas of improvement, and taking the exam in your last semester or immediately following your degree. Key Takeaways: Taking the exam in your last semester or immediately following your degree is recommended It can be helpful to have a study buddy or group for accountability Utilize a practice exam to identify areas of improvement Consider a free CHES® Prep toolkit to guide you through the process (available at http://chesprep.com/guide) Tune in for practical and fun advice for passing the CHES® exam and growing your public health career. Subscribe to the CHES® Prep Podcast for more strategies for preparing for the CHES® exam!
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