CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST EXAM
NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Primary purpose of needs assessment - ANSWER: determine what health education
activities are appropriate in a given setting.
Phasing in: - ANSWER: program offered in increments
Needs assessment - ANSWER: systematic, planned collection of information about
the health knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, motivation and practices of individuals
or groups and the quality of the socioeconomic environment in which they live.
Primary Data: - ANSWER: data gathered by the health education specialist directly
Secondary Data - ANSWER: data that have been already collected by others and may
not be directly gathered from the individual or population being assessed (ex. Census
records, Disease Registries)
Identify existing and needed resources to conduct assessments (6 Step Process) -
ANSWER: a) determine the scope of work and purpose of the needs assessment
b) gather the data
c) analyze the data
d) identify any factors linked to the health problem e) identify the focus of the
problem
f) validate the need before continuing with the planning process
Epidemiological model - ANSWER: focus on epidemiological data (birth rates, death
rates, etc.)
Public health model: - ANSWER: quantify health data
Social model - ANSWER: investigates social or political issues that influence health
Asset model - ANSWER: focuses on strength of community and looks to find ways to
use existing assets to improve health
Rapid model: - ANSWER: used when time and money are lacking for needs
assessment, offered basic information
Quantitative Data: - ANSWER: numerically describe what is happening
Qualitative Data: - ANSWER: not numerical, usually descriptions of what is happening
,Examples of Primary Data: - ANSWER: surveys, interviews, observations, community
forums, focus groups, nominal group process, Delphi panel, self-assessment
instruments, community capacity inventory or community asset map.
Nominal Group Process - ANSWER: a few representatives from the priority
population are asked to respond to questions based on specific needs. Privately rank
ideas and then share ranking in round robin style
Delphi Panel: - ANSWER: group process generates consensus by using a series of
mailed or e-mailed questionnaires. Involves decision makers, staff and program
participants
Community Capacity Inventory: - ANSWER: list of skills and assets of community
Community Asset Maps: - ANSWER: physical map of available resources (libraries,
parks, churches, etc.)
Examples of Secondary Data: - ANSWER: epidemiological data (birth rates, death
rates, incidence and prevalence)
informed consent: - ANSWER: the agreement to voluntarily and willingly participate
in a study based on a full disclosure of what constitutes participation in the study as
well as risks and benefits.
Institutional Review Board (IRB): - ANSWER: composed of researchers and
community members or stakeholders who review proposed research for compliance
with federal regulations governing research involving human subjects.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): - ANSWER: protect
personal health information. In order for health data to be used, individual
permission must be granted, with some exceptions.
Behavioral (lifestyle) Factors: - ANSWER: behaviors or actions of individuals, groups
or communities. May include compliance, consumption and utilization patters,
coping, preventative actions and self-care.
Environmental Factors: - ANSWER: determinants outside of the individual that can
be modified to support behavior, health and quality of life. Example: economic
factors, physical factors, public services and access to and affordability of health
services.
Individual Factors: - ANSWER: educational, social and cultural characteristics of the
individual. Include knowledge, attitude, beliefs and perceptions related to health.
Predisposing Factors: - ANSWER: individual knowledge and affective traits
Enabling Factors: - ANSWER: factors that make possible a change in behavior
, Reinforcing Factors: - ANSWER: feedback and encouragement results from a
changed behavior
Resource inventory: - ANSWER: identify gaps or needs in health education services
and the delivery of those services. At this stage, health educators can begin to
outline a preliminary budget as well as search for funding opportunities.
Primary prevention: - ANSWER: targeted towards health individuals to attempt to
reduce risk for illness or injury.
Secondary prevention: - ANSWER: often involve screenings to help diagnose existing
disease so a person can seek treatment.
Tertiary prevention: - ANSWER: focus on rehabilitation after a major health event or
diagnosis.
Stakeholders: - ANSWER: groups of key people, often include those involved in the
program operations, those served or affected by the program, and the primary users
of the program
Principles of community organization - ANSWER: a) recognition of the issues
b) entrance of health education specialists in to the community to help organize
citizens
c) community assessment
d) priority setting
e) selection and implementation of an intervention f) evaluation and reassessment
of the action plan.
target audience: - ANSWER: individuals who are part of the at-risk population.
Participants: - ANSWER: individuals who receive the intervention or participate in the
program.
Steps for an effective coalition: - ANSWER: a) analyze the issue on which the coalition
will focus b) create awareness of the issue c) conduct initial coalition planning and
recruitment d) develop resources and funding for the coalition e) create coalition
infrastructure f) elect coalition leadership g) create an action plan.
Partnership: - ANSWER: when your organization pairs with just one community
organization, often less challenging and complex than a coalition. Drawback = limited
resources.
Processes - ANSWER: include program components, activities, delivery, and time
frame.
NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Primary purpose of needs assessment - ANSWER: determine what health education
activities are appropriate in a given setting.
Phasing in: - ANSWER: program offered in increments
Needs assessment - ANSWER: systematic, planned collection of information about
the health knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, motivation and practices of individuals
or groups and the quality of the socioeconomic environment in which they live.
Primary Data: - ANSWER: data gathered by the health education specialist directly
Secondary Data - ANSWER: data that have been already collected by others and may
not be directly gathered from the individual or population being assessed (ex. Census
records, Disease Registries)
Identify existing and needed resources to conduct assessments (6 Step Process) -
ANSWER: a) determine the scope of work and purpose of the needs assessment
b) gather the data
c) analyze the data
d) identify any factors linked to the health problem e) identify the focus of the
problem
f) validate the need before continuing with the planning process
Epidemiological model - ANSWER: focus on epidemiological data (birth rates, death
rates, etc.)
Public health model: - ANSWER: quantify health data
Social model - ANSWER: investigates social or political issues that influence health
Asset model - ANSWER: focuses on strength of community and looks to find ways to
use existing assets to improve health
Rapid model: - ANSWER: used when time and money are lacking for needs
assessment, offered basic information
Quantitative Data: - ANSWER: numerically describe what is happening
Qualitative Data: - ANSWER: not numerical, usually descriptions of what is happening
,Examples of Primary Data: - ANSWER: surveys, interviews, observations, community
forums, focus groups, nominal group process, Delphi panel, self-assessment
instruments, community capacity inventory or community asset map.
Nominal Group Process - ANSWER: a few representatives from the priority
population are asked to respond to questions based on specific needs. Privately rank
ideas and then share ranking in round robin style
Delphi Panel: - ANSWER: group process generates consensus by using a series of
mailed or e-mailed questionnaires. Involves decision makers, staff and program
participants
Community Capacity Inventory: - ANSWER: list of skills and assets of community
Community Asset Maps: - ANSWER: physical map of available resources (libraries,
parks, churches, etc.)
Examples of Secondary Data: - ANSWER: epidemiological data (birth rates, death
rates, incidence and prevalence)
informed consent: - ANSWER: the agreement to voluntarily and willingly participate
in a study based on a full disclosure of what constitutes participation in the study as
well as risks and benefits.
Institutional Review Board (IRB): - ANSWER: composed of researchers and
community members or stakeholders who review proposed research for compliance
with federal regulations governing research involving human subjects.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): - ANSWER: protect
personal health information. In order for health data to be used, individual
permission must be granted, with some exceptions.
Behavioral (lifestyle) Factors: - ANSWER: behaviors or actions of individuals, groups
or communities. May include compliance, consumption and utilization patters,
coping, preventative actions and self-care.
Environmental Factors: - ANSWER: determinants outside of the individual that can
be modified to support behavior, health and quality of life. Example: economic
factors, physical factors, public services and access to and affordability of health
services.
Individual Factors: - ANSWER: educational, social and cultural characteristics of the
individual. Include knowledge, attitude, beliefs and perceptions related to health.
Predisposing Factors: - ANSWER: individual knowledge and affective traits
Enabling Factors: - ANSWER: factors that make possible a change in behavior
, Reinforcing Factors: - ANSWER: feedback and encouragement results from a
changed behavior
Resource inventory: - ANSWER: identify gaps or needs in health education services
and the delivery of those services. At this stage, health educators can begin to
outline a preliminary budget as well as search for funding opportunities.
Primary prevention: - ANSWER: targeted towards health individuals to attempt to
reduce risk for illness or injury.
Secondary prevention: - ANSWER: often involve screenings to help diagnose existing
disease so a person can seek treatment.
Tertiary prevention: - ANSWER: focus on rehabilitation after a major health event or
diagnosis.
Stakeholders: - ANSWER: groups of key people, often include those involved in the
program operations, those served or affected by the program, and the primary users
of the program
Principles of community organization - ANSWER: a) recognition of the issues
b) entrance of health education specialists in to the community to help organize
citizens
c) community assessment
d) priority setting
e) selection and implementation of an intervention f) evaluation and reassessment
of the action plan.
target audience: - ANSWER: individuals who are part of the at-risk population.
Participants: - ANSWER: individuals who receive the intervention or participate in the
program.
Steps for an effective coalition: - ANSWER: a) analyze the issue on which the coalition
will focus b) create awareness of the issue c) conduct initial coalition planning and
recruitment d) develop resources and funding for the coalition e) create coalition
infrastructure f) elect coalition leadership g) create an action plan.
Partnership: - ANSWER: when your organization pairs with just one community
organization, often less challenging and complex than a coalition. Drawback = limited
resources.
Processes - ANSWER: include program components, activities, delivery, and time
frame.
