Health Educator

Duties and Responsibilities:Health educators provide information on health and health related issues.  They can assess health training needs and plan health education programs.  They may specialize according to specific health concerns, illnesses, or work or training setting.  Health educators may work as independent consultants or in health departments, community organizations, businesses, hospitals, schools, or government agencies.  Health Educators often also ..is professionally prepared and possesses knowledge and skills based upon theories and research to promote health education behavior change in individuals and populations.  Health Education draws from various sciences to promote health and prevent disease, disability, and premature death.

Salary: $30,913 - $60,539

Education:Health educators need a bachelor’s degree. Many employers require the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential. Requirements for community health workers vary, although they typically have at least a high school diploma and must complete a brief period of on-the-job training. Some states have certification programs for community health workers.

Reflection I would like to become a health educator because  i like to help out people also because of the money they win