Health Educator
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Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessing community health needs.
- Developing programs and materials to promote health education.
- Teaching people about behaviors that promote wellness.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of health education programs.
- Advocating for improved health resources and policies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health education, public health, or a related field (minimum).
- Certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) (often preferred).
Career Pathways
- Health Education Specialist
- Director of Health Education
- Public Health Consultant
Related Organizations and Employers
- Society for Public Health Education: SOPHE
- American Public Health Association: APHA Public Health Education and Health Promotion
- American Association of Health Education: AAHE
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC Careers
- American Public Health Association (APHA): APHA Careers
- YMCA: YMCA Careers
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