[Health_Education_Promotion] Fwd: Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis (HESPA) Project

Fri Jan 17 16:30:48 PST 2014

Hello Health Educators and Promoters,

The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing is asking for
participation in a survey.

See below for more information.

~Alissa

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From: Cynthia Kusorgbor <CKusorgbor at nchec.org>
Date: Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 7:24 AM
Subject: Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis (HESPA) Project
To:

 Hello,

As a member of the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations
(CNHEO), you recognize the importance of up-to-date health education
competencies that undergird

our systems of professional preparation, professional development, and
credentialing.

In keeping with best practices for certification, the National Commission
for Health Education Credentialing. Inc. (NCHEC) and the Society for Public
Health Education (SOPHE) have launched the next *Health Education
Specialist Practice Analysis (HESPA).* Leading this research is Pro Exam, a
professional examination services firm contracted by NCHEC.

The purpose of the HESPA is to further validate the contemporary practice
of entry- and advanced-level health education specialists and further shape
the blueprint for their credentialing.  Drs. Jim McKenzie and Dixie Dennis
are leading the research, with extensive input from a 12-member Advisory
Committee that began meeting earlier this year.  It is anticipated that the
HESPA data will be collected and analyzed in 2014 and the results released
in 2015.

*We are requesting your assistance to encourage your members to participate
in the national HESPA survey. Registrations are open until February 21,
2014.*  Volunteer health education specialists are needed from a variety of
work settings and experience levels to ensure our results are
representative.  We are asking for your cooperation to publicize the survey
to your members in one or more of the following ways:

1.      Send email or newsletter announcements to your members, alerting
and encouraging them to participate in the survey.  We are enclosing sample
email text below that you may use/adapt.  If possible, we would appreciate
several email alerts throughout the survey period.

    *Sample e-mail text:*

*Calling all health education specialists:  CHES/ MCHES and non certified!*

The Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis (HESPA) is being conducted to
re-validate the contemporary practice of entry-level and advanced-level
health education specialists and to re-define core knowledge and
competencies for health education practice. *This study is designed to meet
recommendations from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) and
to maintain National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
accreditation.  Study sponsors are the National Commission for Health
Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC) and the Society for Public Health
Education (SOPHE.  The results of the study will be used to update the
**Framework
for Health Education Specialists, **to ensure that the CHES and MCHES exams
reflect the most current and comprehensive state of the profession, and may
be used to inform training programs and professional development
initiatives.*

We need to hear from a wide spectrum of health educators practicing in all
settings and regions of the country. Your input is vital in charting the
future of the health education profession. Let your voice be heard by
taking some time to sign up online to participate in the survey today!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HESPA_registration

*http://svy.mk/1iUhaKz <http://svy.mk/1iUhaKz>**(For social media)*

In appreciation for the time you dedicated to participate in the survey,
NCHEC and SOPHE are offering the following incentives:

·         Interested individuals will be placed in a random drawing for the
chance of winning one of the 20 - $50 Amazon gift certificates available.

·         Additionally, all CHES/MCHES certified individuals will be
awarded 1.0 Category I Continuing Education Contact Hour (CECH)

 2.      Reach out through any communication vehicles you may have to your
chapters, state organizations or regional affiliates, to help us reach the
grass roots.

3.      Add the hyperlinked image and/or announcement on your website
homepage, linking to the survey site.  You might also add the image to your
signature email address.

*For web posting:*

[image: HESPA_Final.png] <https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HESPA_registration>

*Signature e-mail address:*

[image: cid:image002.jpg at 01CF12AB.FD647300]

4.      Publicize the survey opportunity in your social media with the
hashtag #HESPA2014.

5.      Include an announcement about the HESPA survey at any of your
upcoming webinars, conferences or meetings during the survey dates.

Your assistance in this effort will go a long way to ensure the success of
our efforts on behalf of the health education profession.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Cynthia
Kusorgbor (ckusorgbor at nchec.org)

Thank you very much for your cooperation and support.

Sincerely,

Elaine Auld                                        Linda Lysoby

M. Elaine Auld, MPH, MCHES                           Linda Lysoby, MS,
MCHES, CAE

Chief Executive Officer, SOPHE                       Executive Director,
NCHEC

*--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*

*Cynthia*

Cynthia S. Kusorgbor, MPH, CHES

Credentialing Project Specialist

National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

1541 Alta Drive, Suite 303

Whitehall, PA 18052

Phone: 888-624-3248 ext 16

Fax: 800-813-0727

www.nchec.org

Registration for the 2014 Spring CHES & MCHES examinations is open.  Visit
www.nchec.org to apply.

-- 
Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES
green.alissa at gmail.com
503-358-2331
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