Certification in Public Health - CPH, by NBPHE

Headed to Boston for the CSTE Annual Conference May 31 – June 4?

Stop by our booth to connect with us about the importance of certification to the public health profession, our CPH and CDI certifications, and our upcoming certification for public health nurses. Don’t forget to grab some swag while you're there!

We hope you stop by, but if you can't, learn more about our certifications at nbphe.org/

Thank you to everyone who joined our DI Job Task Analysis webinar.

If you haven’t yet participated in the JTA survey, there is still time to share your experience and help strengthen national professional standards. This effort supports the disease intervention workforce and informs the CDI certification program by reflecting real‑world practice.

Take the survey, open through July 1, 2026 → nbphe.org/di-jta

Nominate or apply today! 🏆

We are excited to honor those who advance public health certification and exemplify its' impact during the NBPHE Annual Awards.

Joel Lee Award for Innovation - Due September 15
Honors a CPH-certified individual who demonstrates innovation, professional leadership, and the ability to catalyze meaningful change in public health.

Partnership Award - Due September 15
Recognizes an organization that has shown creativity and commitment in advancing and applying the CPH credential.

CPH Ambassador Award - Due December 31
Celebrates a CPH Ambassador who has been active, engaged, and effective in promoting the CPH certification.

Award winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize and will be honored at our 2026 annual meeting! 💵

Nominate or apply here: nbphe.org/nbphe-annual-awards/

Happening tomorrow at 2pm ET! Please join representatives from the National Board of Public Health Examiners as they summarize opportunities for certification in public health. Topics reviewed will include a discussion on eligibility for earning the Certified in Public Health (CPH), Certified in Disease Intervention (CDI), and upcoming Certified in Public Health Nursing (CPHN). Register at: nbphe.org/APHA-webinar/

Check out our FREE CPH recertification credit opportunities!

NBPHE's activity finder offers fascinating webinars such as this one, "Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease Interdisciplinary ECHO Series: Maternal Cardiac Program at Northeast Georgia Health System", hosted by Constellation Quality Health, May 28th at 12PM EDT.

The Northeast Georgia Health System created HOPE (Healthy Outcomes and Positive Experiences) for Georgia Moms to improve maternal health outcomes and promote equitable care. One initiative of HOPE for Georgia Moms is the Maternal Cardiac Program whose mission is to screen, monitor, and provide targeted care to pregnant women at risk of cardiovascular events before, during, and after pregnancy.

🏥 Register here: iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1708971721668ATTEUOM16N

For other useful recertification activity options, visit our Activity Finder at nbphe.org/activity-finder

Are you a provider of public health education? Submit your event information to be in the activity finder!

Find out more at nbphe.org/submit-an-activity

Call for CPHN Study Material Volunteers

As part of its mission to strengthen and professionalize the public health workforce, the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) will be launching the Certified in Public Health Nursing (CPHN) Certification Program in late 2026! To support candidate exam prep, we invite public health nurses to apply to develop the CPHN certification study materials, including writing practice exam items, writing study guide chapters, creating review session slides and presenting. The application deadline is May 31, 2026.

Apply Now at:
https://forms.monday.com/forms/ab542c158e82f42164a73813f8a3c22b?r=use1

Learn more about the Certified in Public Health Nursing (CPHN) certification program at https://www.nbphe.org/public-health-nursing-certification/.

Curious about getting CPH certified but unsure where to start? Visit our Eligibility Checker! 🔗 nbphe.org/cph-eligibility-checker/

From academic to workplace pathways and more, if you are a public health professional, validate your knowledge and skills by attaining the CPH certification.

For detailed information on eligibility, visit: nbphe.org/certified-in-public-health/cph-eligibility-requirements/

Take advantage of the $99 early-bird special and sign up now for our 11-part summer review series, led by CPH-certified experts. Designed to strengthen your knowledge, sharpen your test-taking skills, and help you feel ready to go on exam day, the series runs from July 16 to Aug 20, you can learn more and register at nbphe.org/cph-review

As a disease intervention professional, you help protect communities every day, and now your voice can help shape national professional standards.

A national Job Task Analysis (JTA) survey for the Certified in Disease Intervention (CDI) credential is now open and running through July 1, 2026.

Your input will help confirm that the CDI certification reflects real-world practice and supports the needs of the DI workforce.

Want to learn more before participating? Join our upcoming kickoff webinar to understand how this effort strengthens certification and aligns national standards.

Survey → nbphe.org/di-jta
Webinar → nbphe.org/di-jta-webinar

Are you going to be in Cleveland for the 58th Annual USPHS Scientific & Training Symposium May 18-21?

Stop by our booth to connect with us about the importance of certification to the public health profession, our CPH and CDI certifications, and our upcoming certification for public health nurses. Don’t forget to grab some swag while you're there!

We hope you stop by, but if you can't, learn more about our certifications at nbphe.org/