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 online by the 15th of the month in which the journal is published.

Where Can I Get the Journals?
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?
$18.00 per article for National SOPHE members
$34.00 per article for Non-National SOPHE members

Health Education & Behavior (HEB) Self Study Tests:


Health Promotion Practice (HPP) Self Study Tests: