Overview of the CHES® Exam 8 Competencies [PART 1 of 9]

Today's episode of the CHES® Prep podcast, Bree Hemingway kicks off a 9-part series that goes over the 8 core competencies of the CHES® exam:

• Area I: Assessment of Needs and Capacity.
• Area II: Planning.
• Area III: Implementation.
• Area IV: Evaluation and Research.
• Area V: Advocacy.
• Area VI: Communication.
• Area VII: Leadership and Management.
• Area VIII: Ethics and Professionalism.

This is the perfect series to use when you are preparing to take the CHES® exam.

This is the overview episode that will set the stage for the following 8 episodes to come.

We HIGHLY recommend downloading the no cost CHES® Prep Toolkit that is available here: http://chesprep.com/guide

You'll use that guide to follow along with the episodes, so you don't have to take too many notes!

Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode:

• The eight areas of responsibilities defined by the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing 
• The competencies and sub-competencies nested within each of the eight areas 
• The framework is updated and validated every five years, this is updated for 2023
• The CHES® Prep Toolkit is organized around the eight areas of responsibilities - make sure to get your copy at no cost here: http://chesprep.com/guide 
• Strategies to use when preparing for the exam
• Where to find other helpful study materials
• Everything you need to get ready for the next 8 episodes breaking down the 8 competencies you need to know before taking the CHES® exam

Enjoy this episode and get your own free CHES® study guide and checklists here: http://chesprep.com/guide

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