NCHEC encourages CHES to pursue continuing education in all of the Areas of Responsibility and Competencies for Health Educators (pdf), as competence in all Areas is essential to successful health education practice. Continuing education experiences may include seminars, conferences, workshops, academic courses, satellite instruction, training programs, and directed self-study programs.

If your organization currently or is considering offering professional development opportunities of interest to health education professionals you may want to consider becoming a designated CECH provider. The benefits of becoming such a provider include:

• Increasing the visibility of your organization by attracting more health educators to your activities

• Elevating your organization's credibility by being a nationally recognized provider of continuing education for health educators

• Enhancing the health education profession by providing a valuable service to your community