Are you ready to take the first step toward becoming a certified health educator in Texas? The PACT: Health: Early Childhood–Grade 12 exam is your gateway to certification, covering critical domains such as Domain I: Health Throughout the Life Span, Domain II: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, and Domain III: Health Advocacy and Literacy. Join Breanne Copenhefer for this timesaving, to the point session as we dive into the test framework, breaking down each competency into clear, descriptive statements supported by sample questions, answers, and explanations. This session focuses on strengthening your understanding of Domain 2 competencies, including promoting health through disease prevention and risk reduction, as well as encouraging healthy behaviors and decision-making across personal, social, and environmental factors. Prepare to navigate the PACT health exam with a clear understanding of its structure and a targeted approach to success! Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your study process, this session will provide the roadmap to achieve your certification goals.

Key Takeaways

1. Gain a detailed understanding of the structure of the PACT: Health: Early Childhood–Grade 12 exam, including its domains and competencies.
2. Explore the nature, control, and prevention of chronic and communicable diseases, and apply strategies for risk reduction, including the three levels of disease prevention and the role of health education in promoting wellness.
3. Develop skills to evaluate and address personal, social, and environmental risk factors, and implement strategies to reduce health risks, encourage healthy behaviors, and promote safety in various environments.
4. Use sample questions, answers, and explanations to reinforce knowledge and refine test-taking strategies.

Assessment

Participants will have communication and collaboration and opportunities throughout the training to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objectives and reflect on their learning.