WED-027 - Got CHES? Secrets to Mastering the CHES Exam
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM PST
Location: Pacific I/II, 2nd Floor
Area of Responsibility: Area VIII: Ethics and Professionalism Subcompetencies: 8.4.1 Explain the major responsibilities, contributions, and value of the health education specialist., 8.4.5 Explain the role and benefits of credentialing (e.g., individual and program). Research or Practice: Practice
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
By the end of their interaction with the poster presentation, participants will engage in the process of reading, dissecting, understanding and answering questions on the CHES exam.
By the end of their interaction with the poster presentation, participants will be able to describe and demonstrate three methods of reducing test anxiety while preparing for and taking the CHES exam.
By the end of their interaction with the poster presentation, participants will experience more confidence in thier ability to successfully complete the CHES exam.
Brief Abstract Summary: While many health educators hear about the CHES exam during their undergraduate program, only a handful of students will actually sit for the exam, and an even lower number will put forth the required effort to prepare themselves properly. This workshop will go beyond the basic recommendation of studying the material, to provide attendees with easy-to-use tools and hands-on experience to improve their performance on the CHES exam. This is a must-see presentation for anyone planning to take the exam this year.
Detailed abstract description: While many health educators hear about the CHES certification and exam during their undergraduate program, only a handful of students will actually sit for the exam, and an even lower number will put forth the required effort to prepare themselves properly. This workshop will go beyond the basic recommendation of studying the material, to provide attendees with easy-to-use tools and hands-on experience to improve their performance on the CHES exam. The workshop will include (1) an assessment of what the participants already know about the CHES exam, (2) how to plan to study, (3) what to do (and not do) before the exam, (4) what to know when arriving for the exam, (5) how to read, dissect and answer the questions, (6) how to maneuver around the trickery used in some questions, (7) how to prevent and relieve test anxiety, and (8) how to manage your time and create a mentality of positive thinking. This is a must-see presentation for anyone planning to take the exam this year.
