HEALTH EDUCATOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Health educators encourage individuals to take more responsibility for learning about the behaviors that keep them healthy or that help them acquire an improved health status. Health educators facilitate voluntary adaptations of behavior conducive to health.

SALARY

Median pay (annual): 41,830 USD (2012)

Median pay (hourly): 20.11 USD (2012)

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.

PICTURE

REFLECTION

I don’t think I would like to be one because it looks boring and it pays good but I don’t know I have higher expectations for myself.