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Module 4: Agencies, Associations, and Organizations Flashcards

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what are the three types of health agencies

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  • governmental
  • quasi-governmental
  • nongovernmental
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what are the four types of governmental health agencies

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  • international
  • national
  • state
  • local
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what are the four types of nongovernmental agencies

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  • voluntary organizations
  • service, social, and religious organizations
  • professional organizations
  • philanthropic organizations
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describe governmental health agencies

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  • have authority to do certain tasks
  • managed by government officials
  • some things they are required to do
  • funded by taxes
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what did the government establish in 2010 that includes members from 13 different areas including transportation, education, homeland security, etc

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national prevention, health promotion, and public health council

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examples of polices created by the government to promote health

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  • kaiser family foundation policy tracker
  • ACA
  • medicare and medicaid
  • women, infant, and children (WIC)
  • children’s health insurance program (CHIP)
  • funding for federally qualified health centers
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who benefits from the children’s health insurance program (CHIP)

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medium income families

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what is one way the government helps promote health

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  • grant and contracts
  • financial assistance from federal agency
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how much money does the government give out every year for grants

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500 billion dollars

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what are grants given for at TAMU

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research

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example of international governmental health agency

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world health organization (WHO)

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what is the most widely recognized international health agency

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WHO

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how does a nation become a member of WHO

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  • have a ratified constitution
  • majority vote from world health assembly (194 member states)
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how many employees and offices does WHO have

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  • 7000 employees
  • 150 offices
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core functions of the WHO

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  • technical assistance to countries
  • international health standards
  • guidance on health issues
  • response to outbreaks
  • promote and advocate for better health
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example of national governmental health agency

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department of health and human services

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what is the primary national health agency

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department of health and human services

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what is the annual budget for the department of health and human services

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1.3 trillion dollars

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who created the department for health and human services and when

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  • secretary of health
  • 1980s
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11 operation agencies of the department of health and human services

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  • center for disease control and prevention (CDC)
  • food and drug administration (FDA)
  • national institutes of health (NIH)
  • administration for children and families (ACF)
  • administration for community living (ACL)
  • agency for healthcare research and quality (AHRQ)
  • agency for toxic substances and disease registry (ATSDR)
  • center for medicare and medicaid (CMS)
  • health resources and services administration (HRSA)
  • indian health services (IHS)
  • substance abuse and mental health services administration (SAMHSA)
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what does the center for disease control and prevention (CDC) do

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researches diseases

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what does the food and drug administration (FDA) do

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check quality and safety of foods and drugs

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what does the national institute of health (NIH) do

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funds medical research centers

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what does the administration for children and families (ACF) do

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sends children to school

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what does the administration for community living (ACL) do

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conducts research on older adults

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what does the agency for healthcare research and quality (AHRQ) do

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health research

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what does the agency for toxic substances and disease registry (ATSDR) do

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clean environmental hazards

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what does the center for medicare and medicaid (CMA) do

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provides medicare to those over 65 and medicaid to those with limited income/resources

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how much of the population does medicare and medicaid cover

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34%

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what does the health resources and services administration (HRSA) do

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provide health services for those with low income

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what does the indian health services (IHS) do

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provide health services for native americans

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what does the substance abuse and mental health services administration (SAMHSA) do

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research and create polices on substances

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how many regional offices are there in the department of health and human services and which region in TX in

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  • 10 regions
  • TX in region 6
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where is the CDC headquarters

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Atlanta, GA

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what is the department of agriculture and what does it do

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  • national governmental health agency
  • dietary guidelines for america
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what is the department of education and what does it do

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  • national governmental health agency
  • ensures no child is left behind
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example of state governmental health agency

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state health department

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core functions of the state health department

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  • monitor health status
  • diagnose and investigate health problems
  • inform, educate, and empower people about health issues
  • mobilize community partnerships
  • develop policies and plans
  • enforce laws and regulations
  • link people to needed health services
  • ensure competent public workforce
  • evaluate effectiveness, quality, and accessibility of health services
  • research new insight and innovation for health issues
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who is generally the head of the state health department

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  • medical doctor
  • may or may not have experience in community or public health
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what is one issue with the leadership of state health departments

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  • political influence
  • people appointed with little to no background in health
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how do state health departments support local health departments

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give funding

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example of local governmental health agency

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brazos county health department

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what are the mandated responsibilities of local health departments

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  • restaurant inspection
  • building/transportation inspection
  • detection/reporting of disease
  • collection of vital statistics
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what are other non-mandated responsibilities of local health departments

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  • safety belt programs
  • immunization clinics
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define quasi-governmental organizations

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  • have some official responsibilities but operate like voluntary health organizations
  • some tasks through the government but independent of government supervision
  • get funding from the government for certain responsibilities and private funding for others
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example of quasi-governmental agency

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american red cross

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what are the government duties of the american red cross

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  • natural disaster relief
  • liaison between armed forces and their families
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what are the non-governmental duties of the american red cross

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  • blood drives
  • safety services
  • youth services
  • community volunteer services
  • international services
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define voluntary health agencies

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  • nongovernmental
  • created by citizens who feel a specific health need is not addressed by existing agencies
  • based on disease, organ, or group
  • national, state, or local level
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examples of voluntary health agencies

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  • March of Dimes
  • American Heart Association
  • American Cancer Society
  • National Lung Institute
  • American Diabetes Association
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basic objectives of voluntary health agencies

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  • raise money to fund programs and research
  • educate professionals and the public
  • provide service to those afflicted with disease
  • advocate for policies, laws, and regulations
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define philanthropic foundations

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  • nongovernmental
  • funds programs and research for prevention, control, and treatment of many diseases
  • generally created with endowments (lots of money from one person)
  • can carry out long term projects
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examples of philanthropic foundations

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  • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
54
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define service, social, and religious organizations

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  • nongovernmental
  • not focused on health but make contributions to health-related causes and programs
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how can religious organizations be good for community healthcare workers

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  • provide space for blood drives
  • sponsor food banks
  • deliver health programs
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how can religious organizations be bad for community health workers

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  • protest sex education
  • speak out against homosexuality
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define professional health organizations and agencies

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  • nongovernmental
  • made of professionals in a respective field
  • promote high standards of professional practice to improve health of society
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what are general benefits of professional health organizations

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  • continuing education opportunities
  • annual conventions to share research
  • peer-reviewed journals
  • advocacy efforts related to members
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what is the largest public health association in america

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american public health association (APHA)

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when and why was the american public health association (APHA) founded

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  • 1872
  • combat yellow fever and other diseases
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how many current members are in the american public health association (APHA)

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  • 25,000
  • composed of professionals and students
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who should join the american public health association (APHA)

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  • all majors
  • anyone interested in health
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what does the american public health association (APHA) offer student members

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  • student assembly membership (8,000 students)
  • scholarships
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when was the society for public health education (SOPHE) founded

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1950

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is SOPHE national or international

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international

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how many members in how many countries comprise the society for public health education (SOPHE)

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  • 4000 professionals
  • 25 countries
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how many chapters are there for the society of public health education (SOPHE) and how many states/regions to they cover

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24 chapters covering 33 states/regions

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who should join the society for public health education (SOPHE)

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  • anyone interested in health
  • especially health education
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what does the society for public health education (SOPHE) offer for students

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  • scholarships
  • communities of practice as students
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when was the american college health association (ACHA) founded

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1920

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what is the membership breakdown of the american college health association (ACHA)

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  • higher education (1,100)
  • individuals (3,000)
  • non-profits
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what ways does the american college health association (ACHA) asses college health

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  • national college health assessment
  • college faculty and staff health assessment
  • healthy campus 2030
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who is the american college health association (ACHA) appropriate for

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  • physicians, physician assistants, nurses
  • administrators
  • health educators
  • public health
  • students
  • those working with college students
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when was the american school health association (ASHA) founded

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1927

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what is the membership of the american school health association (ASHA) comprised of

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  • individuals
  • organizations
  • schools/school districts
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what advocacy work does the american school health association (ASHA) do

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  • position statements
  • school violence taskforce
  • student health advocacy committee (SHAC)
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who is the american school health association (ASHA) appropriate for

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  • school health educators
  • teachers
  • nutritionists
  • those wanting to work with children of adolescents in community/public health
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when was the national wellness institute (NWI) founded

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1977

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what is the membership of the national wellness institute (NWI) comprised of

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  • individuals
  • organizations
  • students
  • student chapters
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who is the national wellness institute (NWI) appropriate for

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  • health educators and public health professionals
  • health care workers
  • worksite health workers
  • those interested in general wellness
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what certification does the national wellness institute (NWI) offer

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certified wellness practitioner

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when was the american academy of health behaviors (AAHB) founded

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1997

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how do you join the american academy of health behaviors (AAHB)

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  • elite club for researchers
  • must be invited based on level of publication
  • acceptance based on scholarly activity
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how many members does the american academy of health behaviors (AAHB) have

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200

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how is the society of health and physical educators (SHAPE) different from the american school health association (ASHA)

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SHAPE is more focused on physical activity than ASHA

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what is the membership of the society of health and physical educators (SHAPE) comprised of

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  • largest membership organization
  • k-12 educators
  • university faculty
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who is the society of health and physical educators (SHAPE) appropriate for

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those interested in health and physical activity

88
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when and where was eta sigma gamma (ESG) founded

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  • 1967
  • ball state university
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how many chapters and members of eta sigma gamma (ESG) are there

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  • 136 chapters
  • 7,000 members
90
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is eta sigma gamma (ESG) national or chapter-based

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both

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what are the benefits of eta sigma gamma (ESG) for students

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  • opportunity to publish in two journals
  • opportunity to present at conferences
  • engage in work related to your community
  • provides travel funding
  • scholarships
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requirements for joining a professional health association/organization

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  • some organizations have special membership requirements
  • membership dues annually (student membership is cheaper)
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what are some benefits of joining a professional health organization

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  • work with professionals in your field and network
  • learn more about the profession
  • keep up to date on things happening within the profession
  • advocacy alerts and updates
  • exposed to current research
  • present at meetings
  • continuing education hours
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what is the national commission for health education credentialing

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  • not professional organization
  • credentialing health education specialists
  • CHES and MCHES
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when was the first CHES and MCHES exam given

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  • CHES: 1990
  • MCHES: 2011

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