Mission

Help professionals, individuals and groups use evidence-based cost-effective health promotion  and wellness programs to improve living, learning, working and playing conditions.

Continuing Education Self-study Course with 5.0 hours of study assignments. Take the 10-question TF, multiple choice and short answer post-test. ($25, for total of 5.0 Category 1 continuing education credit hours (includes 2.0 hours linked to advanced-level sub-competencies, scroll down to view fees (refundable*) and register).

• Easy and convenient: no deadline to complete, study when and where you prefer
• Study Guide (click here to download pdf) This is the key document to help you efficiently complete the course. Includes instructions, objectives based on entry- and advanced-level competencies, assignments, helpful hints, (PDF). Download now to see what you will study and decide if this course is for you. 
• Goal: The goal is to prepare health professionals and stakeholders assess needs and assets ) resources in the community or any group sharing something in common.
• Objectives:
  • Participants will be able to provide expert assistance to -
    • Identify and analyze factors that foster learning and skill building to enhance health
    • Assess efficacy of and select a variety of strategies and interventions to achieve objectives
    • Promote collaboration among stakeholders and facilitate partnerships
  • Communicate and advocate for prevention, health promotion and wellness
  • Explain the rationale, recommendations and actions for the four strategic directions and seven priorities
  • List the economic benefits of preventing disease
  • Describe the justification for evidence-based recommendations
  • Describe the National Prevention Strategy Indicators
• NCHEC Participant Course Evaluation Summary (PDF, from social marketing self-study course)
  • Overall Quality of Courses: 4.4  to 4.8 (1 = Very Poor, 5 = Excellent)