Public Health Certifications
Certified Public Health (CPH)
The CPH credential indicates that graduates have the requisite skills in the core public health competencies. Becoming a certified health professional enhances credentials, adds credibility to the public health profession, and sets a standard of knowledge, professional development, and skills in public health. Click HERE to learn more.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Graduates of the MPH program are eligible to sit for the CHES exam because of the health education concentration acquired through many required MPH classes. The CHES credential designates those who have met the standards of responsibilities and competence that guide the health education profession. Becoming a certified health professional enhances credentials, adds credibility to the public health profession, and sets a standard of knowledge, professional development, and skills in public health. Click HERE to learn more.
MPH students also may be interested in pursuing other public health related certifications.
Certificates
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Toggle ItemGeneral Public Health Certifications
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
National Board of Public Health Examiners - Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing - Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
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Toggle ItemFirst Aid, Safety, and Emergency Certifications
- Basic Public Information Officer (PIO)
Utah Department of Public Safety/FEMA - Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPS)
National CPS Certification - Emergency Management Advanced Professional Series Certification (EMPP)
Utah Department of Public Safety/FEMA - First Aid, CPR, AED
American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council
- Basic Public Information Officer (PIO)
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Toggle ItemPhysical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Certifications
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators - Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
Intuitive Eating Pros - Health Coach
American Council on Exercise - Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
American Council on Exercise, National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
National Academy of Sports Medicine - Wellness Coach
National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching - Workplace Wellness Certification
Wellness Council of America
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
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Toggle ItemDrugs, Tobacco, and Alcohol Certifications
- Freedom from Smoking Facilitator Training
American Lung Association - Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)
The Certification Board, Addiction Professionals Division - Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS)
The Certification Board, Addiction Professionals Division
- Freedom from Smoking Facilitator Training
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Toggle ItemOccupational Health Certifications
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals - Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals - Environment, Health, and Safety Professional (EHSP)
Board for Global Environment, Health, and Safety Credentialing - Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
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Toggle ItemEnvironmental Health Certifications
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management - Certified Professional - Food Safety
National Environmental Health Association - Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS)
National Environmental Health Association
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
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Toggle ItemOther Certifications
- Certified Asthma Educator
The National Board for Respiratory Care - Certified Sexuality Educator
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Commission
- Certified Asthma Educator