Credentialing the Health Education Profession

A Critical Analysis of the CHES Credentialing Issue: Bridging the Gap between Vision and Outcomes

“…As Figure 1 (#1) denotes, a commonly expected benefit of individual credentialing is enhanced professional identity (Girvan, Hamburg, & Miner, 1993;Livingood, 1996). With the depth and scope of the health education profession becoming more clearly defined and communicated, greater job satisfaction and skill-based confidence among practicing health educators may result, thereby contributing to the numerical stability and growth.…”

Spiritual Health: Association for the Advancement of Health Education Instructors' Attitudes, Practices and Training

“…Health educators are teaching subject matter in which they are not trained. Unlike other areas in health education (Girvan et al, 1993), no professional knowledge standards are established. This is a precarious situation for several reasons.…”