Journal Self Study

Each bimonthly issue of the Health Education and Behavior (HEB) Journal and bimonthly publication of Health Promotion Practice (HPP) features two self-study articles. Each article is worth up to 2.0 Category I continuing education contact hours. HEB/HPP self study articles are valid up to one year after the issue date. HEB dates of issues are as follows: February, April, June, August, October, and December. HPP dates of issues are: January, March, May, July, September, and November.

How do I Receive CHES Credit?
You have the following options:

(1) Download the test questions, mail or fax (credit card payment only) fees and application form to SOPHE or;
(2) Complete the application form to request the test questions, which is found in back of the journals, and submit both the application form and fees to:

SOPHE Journal Self Study
10 G St, NE, Suite 605
Washington, DC 20002
Fax: 202.408.9815

 (3) Within 30 days upon receipt of the test questions, National SOPHE will issue a Certificate of Attendance based upon your score. 8-10 questions correct earns 2 CECH, 5-7 questions correct earns 1 CECH and less than 5 questions correct earns 0 CECH. Please recall that National SOPHE reports to quarterly per calendar year.

Test questions not answered will be marked incorrect.

Test questions will be available on-line by the 15th of the month in which the journal is published.

Where Can I get the Journal?
Active members of National SOPHE receive both journals as a membership benefit. Individual and annual subscriptions are available by contacting Sage Publications at (800) 818-7243 and (805) 499-9774. Check with your university, college or public library for availability.

What Are the Fees?
$14.00 per article for National SOPHE members
$28.00 per article for Non-National SOPHE members

Health Education & Behavior (HEB) Self Study Tests:


Health Promotion Practice (HPP) Self Study Tests: