Process, Impact, and Outcome Objectives

This video explains the three main types of objectives used in health education planning: process, impact, and outcome objectives. Knowing the difference is critical for both the CHES and MCHES exams.

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What's Covered

  • Definitions of process, impact, and outcome objectives
  • How each type of objective relates to different stages of a program
  • Examples of each objective type in real health education scenarios
  • How to align objectives with evaluation methods
  • Common exam questions about objective types

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