The Health Educator Practice Act

Act 1237 of 1997, the Health Educator Practice Act, established the Board to provide for the certification and regulation of persons who hold themselves under the title of certified health education specialist (CHES) or certified public health educator (CPHE).  The Board consists of 7 persons, all of whom are Arkansas residents.  Five members who are certified health education specialists or certified public health educators, two members who are representatives of the public at large, are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.