Description
Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
Interests
- Social
- Investigative
- Conventional
Work Values
- Relationships
- Independence
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
Tasks
- Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, vaccines, and other public health concerns.
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
- Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
- Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.
- Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
Work Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Getting Information
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Technology Skills
- Data base user interface and query software
- Web page creation and editing software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Speech Clarity
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
Skills
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Administrative
- Psychology
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Sexuality EducatorCertifying Organization
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
Type
Core
Certificate name
Health Care InstructorCertifying Organization
American Phlebotomy Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Health Education SpecialistCertifying Organization
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Health and Wellness CoachCertifying Organization
National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Healthcare CPD AssociateCertifying Organization
Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professionals
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $43,924 |
| Median (50%) | $59,959 |
| High (90%) | $100,836 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $60,589 |
| Mid Level | $78,588 |
| Senior Level | $82,433 |
| Expert Level | $70,118 |
Employability
There are currently 62,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 66,400 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 7%
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