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CPH – Certified in Public Health

CPH – Certified in Public Health vs 3 alternatives compared

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CPH – Certified in Public HealthCHES – Certified Health Education SpecialistNBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness CoachEMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification
VendorNBPHENCHECNBHWCNREMT
LevelAdvancedIntermediateIntermediateBeginner
Exam fee$250–$330$225–$325$395$80–$120
Duration————
Passing score————
Valid for————
Typical salary$60K–$100K$50K–$80K$50K–$85K$35K–$60K
Prerequisites————

Which should you choose?

Should I take CPH – Certified in Public Health or CHES – Certified Health Education Specialist first?

CHES – Certified Health Education Specialist is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take CPH – Certified in Public Health or NBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach first?

NBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take CPH – Certified in Public Health or EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification first?

EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.