Kathy Janes Jinkins, Associate Director of Patient Education, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Kristin Behler, Director of Health Promotion and Wellness, BeneFIT Corporate Wellness/Populytics
“The use of CHES®/MCHES® certified employees supports our mission by educating patients to make informed decisions and to better communicate with their medical team about their diagnosis and treatment which results in better outcomes for patients. By using credentialed individuals to deliver these messages, it strengthens the message to patients
“The CHES® and MCHES® certifications are the gold standard for health education, which we greatly value. As we focus on delivering high-quality and high-value care to the populations we serve in a competitive and constantly evolving environment, the CHES® and MCHES® credentials ensure we are achieving that
goal. Due to the continuing education requirements of CHES® and MCHES®, I know our consultants are staying current in this ever-evolving landscape.”
and the community and shows MD Anderson’s belief that well-prepared, well-credentialed employees make a di erence.”
WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE A CHES ® OR MCHES ® PROFESSIONAL? Professionals who hold the CHES® or MCHES® credential have gone beyond meeting university degree requirements and have voluntarily completed a national-level certification exam. They are committed to continued professional development, and have demonstrated a mastery of the Competencies and Sub-Competencies of the Eight Areas of Responsibility of Health Education Specialists as listed below: • Assessment of Needs and Capacity • Planning • Implementation • Evaluation and Research • Advocacy • Communication • Leadership and Management • Ethics and Professionalism
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