Continuing Education Self-Study Course
13.00 Category I CECHs for CHES®/MCHES® (Includes 6.00 MCHES® Advanced Hours and 13.00 Continuing Competency (CC) Hours)
NCHEC Provider #100538.
COMPETENCIES: CHES®/MCHES®: Focus on competencies and responsibilities related to evidence-based practices.

Continuing Education Self-Study Course
The Evidence-Based Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2nd Edition)
Continuing education self-study course with 13.00 hours of study assignments. Take the TF, multiple choice, and short answer post-test. ($32.50; 13.00 Category I Continuing Education Credit Hours (CECHs), includes 6.00 hours linked to advanced-level competencies). Scroll down to view fees (refundable*) and register. Review materials to decide if the course is for you.

• Easy and convenient: No deadline to complete; study when and where you prefer and in time periods convenient for you (e.g., 30 or 60 minutes).
• Study Guide (Click here to download the PDF): This is the key document to help you efficiently complete the course. It includes instructions, objectives based on entry- and advanced-level competencies, assignments, and helpful hints. Download the PDF file to see what you will study, review the course materials, and decide if this course is for you.
• Goal: The participants will be able to more effectively apply CHES®/MCHES® competencies and responsibilities related to evidence-based practice to promote regular physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviors.
• Objectives: Participants will be able to provide professional expert assistance to:
  • Describe the differences between anecdotal, evidence-informed, and evidence-based processes and findings.
  • Explain the process to determine evidence-based guidelines by analyzing and synthesizing findings from research.
  • Use evidence-based health education/promotion, materials, and resources to increase regular physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviors.
  • Determine needs and health outcomes for health education/promotion based on assessments of data related to health and physical activity.
  • Analyze the relationships between sedentary and physical activity behaviors.
  • Serve as an expert health education/promotion resource person.
• NCHEC Participant Course Evaluation Summary (PDF from the Social Marketing self-study course.)
  • Overall Quality of Courses: 4.4 to 4.8 (1=Very Poor; 5=Excellent)