Arkansas Department of Health

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Health Educator Practice Act (Act 1237 of 1997)
Code of Ethics for Arkansas Certified Health Education Specialists
Arkansas Board of Health Education Pamphlet

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Certification: Provisional | Professional

Provisional Certification is provided for individuals who are currently employed as a health educator but are not certified with the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). The Arkansas Board of Health Education Provisional Certification provides a practicing health educator 18 months from date of certification to obtain national credentialing in the form of the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam and credentials. Provisional Certification is granted at the Arkansas Board of Health Education's discretion. 

Applying for Provisional Certification - To apply for Provisional Certification, complete the form below and return with a payment of 25.00 made out to the Arkansas Board of Health Education. 

For more information regarding obtaining your CHES click on the following link: www.nchec.org.

Mission Statement - The mission of the Arkansas Board of Health Education is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by providing for the certification and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of health education in the State of Arkansas.
 
The Health Educator Practice Act -  
Act 1237 of 1997, the Health Educator Practice Act, established the board to provide for the certification and regulation of persons who hold themselves under the title of certified health education specialist (CHES) or certified public health educator (CPHE). The Board consists of 7 persons, all of whom are Arkansas residents. Five members who are certified health education specialists or certified public health educators, two members who are representatives of the public at large, are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. 

Why State Certification?

The Health Educator Practice Act (Act 1237 of 1997) requires all individuals in the state of Arkansas that are working under a CHES credential to register with the Arkansas Board of Health Education. State certification ensures that high quality health education services are offered to Arkansas citizens by qualified health educators. State certification:

1. Attests to the professional health educator's knowledge and skills essential to the practice of health education.
2. Assists employers in identifying qualified practitioners
3. Assures consumers of the validity of services offered.

How do I become State Certified?

To become State Certified, you must:

1. Complete an application to the Arkansas Board of Health Education
2. Provide evidence of certification as a CHES by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
3. Pay a one-time fee of $25.00