Certification: National Board Certification - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood - Health Education
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National Health Education Standards, developed by the Joint Committee on National Health Education Standards, defines health literacy in a way that is useful for this document as well: health literacy denotes the capacity of individuals to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services and includes the competence to use such information and services in ways that enhance health. The health-literate person is a critical thinker and problem solver; a responsible, productive citizen; a self-directed learner; and an effective communicator.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 5 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.
- This certification is related to military occupational specialties.