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Share life-saving healthcare knowledge and insights with every patient with the health education certification obtained from the American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIHCP). This program provides professionals with the opportunity to significantly expand their knowledge of patient teaching principles and establish patient teaching/education as a specialty practice. This program also focuses on issues of health promotion, so that nurse-patient educators can incorporate promotion interventions in their teaching programs.
Health Education Certification Program Courses and Prices
Eligibility for the health education certification program requires the applicant to meet one of the three following criteria:
- A registered nurse currently licensed to practice nursing
- A licensed practical nurse
- A licensed vocational nurse
If you are unsure if your current credentials meet the criteria, please fill out our qualification review form.
The health education certification is valid for four years from the initial certification date. Completion of the course also provides access to our health care fellowship program. To get fellowship status, you must complete a minimum of 250 hours of continued education within six years from the initial application for the fellowship.
The program itself consists of five required CE courses, which will cost a total of $875 and include the courses below. After completing the courses there is a certification fee for Nurse-Patient Educator Certification of $220, plus shipping and handling, which includes the official certificate, ID card, and other related documents. The nurse patient educator courses include the following:
- NE 420 – Nurse Educator: Process & Applications I
- NE 440 – Nurse Educator: Process & Applications II
- HP 460 – Nursing Health Promotion I
- HP 480 – Nursing Health Promotion II
- HE 600 – Issues in Patient Health Care Education
Those applicants who become certified by the AIHCP in Nurse-Patient Education may use the initials/credential “NPE-C“, after their names: “Certified Nurse-Patient Educator”
How to Renew Your Patient Education Certification
Near the end of the initial four-year certification, healthcare professionals can recertify their credentials. The recertification fee costs $220, plus shipping and handling, and requires evidence of at least 50 contact hours. At least 50 percent of the logged hours must be directly related to your health education certification, with the other half dedicated to general nursing practice. In addition, nurse-patient education recertification candidates will need to have at least 500 hours of practice with the specific certification within the four-year certification period.
Testimonials
Countless healthcare professionals continue to grow in their field thanks to the skills and knowledge provided by many certification programs offered by AIHCP. Check out our Testimonials page to read more about the experiences of various professional who continue to thrive in their healthcare careers with help from AIHCP.
Why Healthcare Education Certification is Important
A vital part of any patient care program is providing valuable insights that promote wellness and healthy living for longer. A health education certification from AIHCP offers professionals the opportunity to keep up with new advancements and techniques that can lead to impactful long-term health and wellness programs for each patient. Some of the skills learned from the courses can help address unique issues or constraints, showcasing an ability to be flexible and adaptive to each patient.
With the AIHCP health education certification program, nurses can raise the level of patient care with invaluable principles that can lead to better health outcomes. Learn more about the benefits with our nurse-patient education blogs.
FAQs on Health Education Certification
What are the benefits of a health education certification?
Achieving a patient education certification makes you even more valuable within your team and the organization as a whole. Passing on valuable healthcare knowledge to patients and coworkers alike puts you in a better position of expertise and trustworthiness. Constantly providing valuable knowledge and skills over time can translate to better pay and positions within your organization or the industry at large.
Do I need to take the continuing education courses or program to achieve my certification?
Yes, our model for certification is designed so that our certified members have accomplished the same educational achievements and have consistency in knowledge and skills attainment. Many have experience in many types of specialty practices, but these are varied. Our model focuses on core and solid, comprehensive knowledge and skills that have been determined to practice the specialty at a higher level of quality practice. However, there are instances where past education may be used to waive some of the courses required. View our FAQ page to learn more.
Do you offer a curriculum of continuing education courses for recertification?
Each of our certification programs offers continuing education curricula designed to meet the full requirements for recertification.
Do your continuing education courses have any Board approvals?
Most of our continuing education courses do have some or many board approvals, though specific approval depends on the type of professional boards. You can see the full list on our healthcare CE approvals page.
Is a health education certification necessary?
Whether it’s providing aftercare instructions or presenting findings to coworkers, having the appropriate certification helps underline your authority and trustworthiness. A health education certification is your way of showing your commitment to the profession. By taking valuable time and resources to advance your skills and knowledge within the industry, you provide proof that your instructions and findings are backed by thorough research and discussion, which underlines its importance in various healthcare settings.
What is the process for your Certification programs? How do I enter and complete a the case management certification program?
We have a dedicated page that provides a quick over-view of our certification process. It will provide you with good information about the process/phases of both the education courses and application for certification. Click here to access.