Professional Societies & Careers
Credentialing and Professional Societies
The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) serves as a professional organization that advances leaders and the field of healthcare management excellence. For students, ACHE can provide continuing education, networking, mentoring, and scholarship opportunities. APHA
The American Public Health Association (APHA) provides members with access to the latest public health news and research, networking opportunities, and professional development events. NBPHE (CPH)
NBPHE’s goal is to ensure that public health professionals have mastered the foundational knowledge and skills relevant to contemporary public health. This purpose will be accomplished by administering a voluntary certification exam and maintenance of certification program. NCHEC (CHES)
The mission of NCHEC is to enhance the professional practice of Health Education by promoting and sustaining a credentialed body of Health Education Specialists. To meet this mission, NCHEC certifies health education specialists, promotes professional development, and strengthens professional preparation and practice. NCPHA
The North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) is an association of individuals and organizations working to improve the public’s health through political advocacy, public awareness, professional development, and the interface between research and practice. As a member of NCPHA, students receive leadership and educational opportunities, access to networking with public health professionals and advocates, access to scholarships and awards, and insight to employment opportunities through the NCPHA Employment E-List.
NCSOHPE SOPHE
Career Pathways and Opportunities
ASPPH’s mission is to strengthen the capacity of members by advancing leadership, excellence, and collaboration for academic public health. Their members are CEPH-accredited schools and programs of public health as well as schools and programs in applicant status for CEPH-accreditation. AUPHA
AUPHA is dedicated to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery through excellence in healthcare management and policy education. Its mission is to foster excellence and drive innovation in health management and policy education, and promote the value of university-based management education for leadership roles in the health sector. Public Health Jobs.net
Public Health Jobs. net is a search engine that allows users to look for jobs related to the field of public health. Users can narrow their search by restricting results to a specific geographical location or by using keywords. This is Public Health
TIPH aims to brand public health and raise awareness of how public health affects individuals, families, communities, and populations.