CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST EXAM REVIEW SOLVED QUESTIONS
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Question:
3.1.3 SECURE RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT PLAN.
Answer:
Implementing health education and promotion programs required resources. A program can rarely
be implemented for little to no cost. McKenzie et al. (2013) provide the following examples of
resources needed for implementation of the work plan. PERSONNEL refers to the person or people
who will help with implementation CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES refers
to the educational materials and curriculum SPACE refers tot he physical space needed
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES are the physical items needed FINANCIAL RESOURCES refer to
the financial cost and how it will be covered (e.g., paid for by the agency/organization leading the
work, participants, or a third-party [partner, sponsor, or grant funded]) Health education specialists
should also consider questions about the number or amount of resources needed, the financial costs,
and whether resources can be provided in-kind or donated, among others. Health education
specialists might also consider MOUs for partners that provide in-kind or donated resources. See
Competencies 5.1 and 5.6 for more information on managing resources.
Question:
3.1.4 ARRANGE FOR NEEDED SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT PLAN
Answer:
Depending on the plan or program and its complexity, certain services might be required from
partners, contractors, subject matter experts, or consultants. Implementation, project, or work plans
should be used to identify the services needed, and health education specialists should plan for how
to procure these services. Health education specialists should work through their organization,
volunteers, or partners first. Services might be available at no cost or at a reduced cost. In this
situation, a MOU may be needed. Another option is for health education specialists to work with
contractors or consultants to provide the necessary services. In this situation, health education
specialists should develop a written agreement outlining the work needed (e.g., state of work),
deliverables/products expected, a timeline to complete the work and provide deliverables/products,
and a funding amount or payment.
, Question:
3.1.5 APPLY ETHICAL PRINCIPLES TO THE IMPLEMENTED PROCESS
Answer:
Health education specialists are expected to behave ethically and according to the Unified Code of
Ethics approved by the CNHEO (CNHEO, 2011). Ethical dilemmas consists of issues with two
sides and involving a judgment of right or wrong. Health education specialists are confronted with
such dilemmas every day. The CNHEO Code of Ethics not only sets the standards for the health
education specialist but also tells the public what to expect from the practitioner (Cottrell et al.,
2014). Ethics permeate all aspects of the health education specialists' various roles. Practicing within
the boundaries of the professions' ethical standards is imperative. Because health education
specialists are an important factor in behavioral developments, professionals are expected to stay
current in their knowledge of health-related content., as well as effective interventions and strategies
(Plomer & Bensley, 2009). The community should also be considered if the program focuses on the
community as a setting, target, resource, or agent (McLeroy et al., 2003). Health education
specialists may wish to use a community advisory board or something similar to obtain community
feedback and support (Newman et al., 2011).
Question:
3.1.6 COMPLY WITH LEGAL STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO IMPLEMENTATION
Answer:
Health education specialists must follow guidelines and legal standards for their organizations, as
well as an organization for providing funding (e.g., contract, cooperative agreement, grant). Health
education specialists should always review state or local laws, rules, and regulations as well as any
funding announcements or solicitations, award notices, and/or other guidance documents. Some
funding announcements place restrictions on how funds can be used (e.g., cannot be used for
research, patient, or clinical care, cannot substitute for existing funds, or cannot cover pre-award
costs). Examples of some administrative requirements, laws, and regulations that may apply include:
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and information collection review helps, reduce the
paperwork burden and maximize information collection (USDHHS, 2014a) Section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies to make websites, electronic materials, and other
information technology accessible to people with disabilities (United States General Services
Administration, 2014) The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to use "clear
communication that the public can understand and use" (Plain Langue Action and Information
Network, n.d). Plain language is now expected for websites, print and other electronic materials,
social media, and other materials (i.e., not just the informed consent) Cost sharing or matching funds
(e.g., in-kind funds) may be required to leverage funds Antilobbying, smoke free work sites, and
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Certified Health Education Specialist EXAM PREP
Script 2026/2027 FULL Questions and Answers
Verified Solutions Latest Update
Question:
3.1.3 SECURE RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT PLAN.
Answer:
Implementing health education and promotion programs required resources. A program can rarely
be implemented for little to no cost. McKenzie et al. (2013) provide the following examples of
resources needed for implementation of the work plan. PERSONNEL refers to the person or people
who will help with implementation CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES refers
to the educational materials and curriculum SPACE refers tot he physical space needed
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES are the physical items needed FINANCIAL RESOURCES refer to
the financial cost and how it will be covered (e.g., paid for by the agency/organization leading the
work, participants, or a third-party [partner, sponsor, or grant funded]) Health education specialists
should also consider questions about the number or amount of resources needed, the financial costs,
and whether resources can be provided in-kind or donated, among others. Health education
specialists might also consider MOUs for partners that provide in-kind or donated resources. See
Competencies 5.1 and 5.6 for more information on managing resources.
Question:
3.1.4 ARRANGE FOR NEEDED SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT PLAN
Answer:
Depending on the plan or program and its complexity, certain services might be required from
partners, contractors, subject matter experts, or consultants. Implementation, project, or work plans
should be used to identify the services needed, and health education specialists should plan for how
to procure these services. Health education specialists should work through their organization,
volunteers, or partners first. Services might be available at no cost or at a reduced cost. In this
situation, a MOU may be needed. Another option is for health education specialists to work with
contractors or consultants to provide the necessary services. In this situation, health education
specialists should develop a written agreement outlining the work needed (e.g., state of work),
deliverables/products expected, a timeline to complete the work and provide deliverables/products,
and a funding amount or payment.
, Question:
3.1.5 APPLY ETHICAL PRINCIPLES TO THE IMPLEMENTED PROCESS
Answer:
Health education specialists are expected to behave ethically and according to the Unified Code of
Ethics approved by the CNHEO (CNHEO, 2011). Ethical dilemmas consists of issues with two
sides and involving a judgment of right or wrong. Health education specialists are confronted with
such dilemmas every day. The CNHEO Code of Ethics not only sets the standards for the health
education specialist but also tells the public what to expect from the practitioner (Cottrell et al.,
2014). Ethics permeate all aspects of the health education specialists' various roles. Practicing within
the boundaries of the professions' ethical standards is imperative. Because health education
specialists are an important factor in behavioral developments, professionals are expected to stay
current in their knowledge of health-related content., as well as effective interventions and strategies
(Plomer & Bensley, 2009). The community should also be considered if the program focuses on the
community as a setting, target, resource, or agent (McLeroy et al., 2003). Health education
specialists may wish to use a community advisory board or something similar to obtain community
feedback and support (Newman et al., 2011).
Question:
3.1.6 COMPLY WITH LEGAL STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO IMPLEMENTATION
Answer:
Health education specialists must follow guidelines and legal standards for their organizations, as
well as an organization for providing funding (e.g., contract, cooperative agreement, grant). Health
education specialists should always review state or local laws, rules, and regulations as well as any
funding announcements or solicitations, award notices, and/or other guidance documents. Some
funding announcements place restrictions on how funds can be used (e.g., cannot be used for
research, patient, or clinical care, cannot substitute for existing funds, or cannot cover pre-award
costs). Examples of some administrative requirements, laws, and regulations that may apply include:
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and information collection review helps, reduce the
paperwork burden and maximize information collection (USDHHS, 2014a) Section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies to make websites, electronic materials, and other
information technology accessible to people with disabilities (United States General Services
Administration, 2014) The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to use "clear
communication that the public can understand and use" (Plain Langue Action and Information
Network, n.d). Plain language is now expected for websites, print and other electronic materials,
social media, and other materials (i.e., not just the informed consent) Cost sharing or matching funds
(e.g., in-kind funds) may be required to leverage funds Antilobbying, smoke free work sites, and
