CHES CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST FINAL PAPER EXAM QUESTIONS
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Question:
Primary Data
Answer:
data gathered directly from or about the individual or population of interest. (ex. surveys, interviews,
focus groups and direct observation)
Question:
Secondary Data
Answer:
data that have already been collected by others that may not be directly gathered from the individual
or population being assess. (Ex. published research in peer reviewed journals and/or databases
(government, local, state, national and special interest groups))
Question:
Stakeholder
Answer:
may be involved in program operations as program manager, program staff, partners, funding
agencies, coalition members or those served or affected by the program/project including patients,
clients, advocacy groups and community members.
Question:
Needs Assessment (NCHEC)
Answer:
process by which HES gather information regarding health needs and desires of a population.
, Question:
Needs Assessment Process (NCHEC)
Answer:
-assess resources locate existing data collect data use research methods to guide data collection
Question:
6 Step PROCESS for conducting needs assessment
Answer:
1. determine the scope of work and the purpose for the needs assessment 2. gather the data 3.
analyze the data 4. identify any factors linked to the health problem 5. identify the focus for
program; and 6. validate the need before continuing with the planning process
Question:
5 MODELS for conducting needs assessment
Answer:
1. epidemiological model 2. public health model 3. social model 4. asset model 5. rapid model
(Issel)
Question:
Epidemiological Model
Answer:
this needs assessment model focuses on epidemiological data (death, prevalence and birth rates, etc)
Question:
Public Health Model
Answer:
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CHES Certified Health Education Specialist Latest
Testbank Comprehensive Questions and Answers
Verified Solutions Latest Update 2026/2027
Question:
Primary Data
Answer:
data gathered directly from or about the individual or population of interest. (ex. surveys, interviews,
focus groups and direct observation)
Question:
Secondary Data
Answer:
data that have already been collected by others that may not be directly gathered from the individual
or population being assess. (Ex. published research in peer reviewed journals and/or databases
(government, local, state, national and special interest groups))
Question:
Stakeholder
Answer:
may be involved in program operations as program manager, program staff, partners, funding
agencies, coalition members or those served or affected by the program/project including patients,
clients, advocacy groups and community members.
Question:
Needs Assessment (NCHEC)
Answer:
process by which HES gather information regarding health needs and desires of a population.
, Question:
Needs Assessment Process (NCHEC)
Answer:
-assess resources locate existing data collect data use research methods to guide data collection
Question:
6 Step PROCESS for conducting needs assessment
Answer:
1. determine the scope of work and the purpose for the needs assessment 2. gather the data 3.
analyze the data 4. identify any factors linked to the health problem 5. identify the focus for
program; and 6. validate the need before continuing with the planning process
Question:
5 MODELS for conducting needs assessment
Answer:
1. epidemiological model 2. public health model 3. social model 4. asset model 5. rapid model
(Issel)
Question:
Epidemiological Model
Answer:
this needs assessment model focuses on epidemiological data (death, prevalence and birth rates, etc)
Question:
Public Health Model
Answer:
