Health Educator
What Is A Health Educator And What
Do They Do?
Health educators work to help individuals and groups
of people improve their health. They begin by diagnosing the health needs of a
group or an individual.
Health educators inform people about the causes and prevention of these health
problems/needs. Then they design programs to help the individuals and groups
meet their needs. These programs may require the health educator to teach
classes and make presentations, design pamphlets, counsel individuals, organize
community groups.
Where Do Health Educators Work?
Health Educators Work At:
- health departments
- hospitals
- schools
- businesses (worksites)
- nonprofit health-related agencies
- American Cancer Society
- health maintenance organizations (HMO's)
Which Personal Skills Are Needed For
A Career in Health Education?
- good communication skills (written and oral)
- ability to relate to people from various cultural, educational and
socio-economic backgrounds
- belief that a healthy lifestyle is very important
- successful health educators have a sincere desire to help others
What Type Of Training Is Required To
Become A Health Educator?
- Entry level positions require a four-year degree from a college offering a
health education curriculum.
- Many health educators find that a master's degree is helpful in
"moving up the ladder" in their profession.
Which Colleges In North Carolina Offer A Health Education
Degree?
What Is The Expected Salary For A Health Educator?
Typically, entry level health educators make approximately as much money as
teachers. This varies according to the setting. The average starting salary
(without experience) is $21,000.
Information from: http://www.telehealthnc.com/career7.html
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