Health Educators can work for the government, non-profits and healthcare providers to help spread information about various public health issues. They tend to focus on issues that can impact most adults such as nutrition, family planning and sexual health, fitness, cancer screenings, vaccinations, hygiene and preventing the spread of infectious disease. Health Educators can perform community outreach by visiting schools, nursing homes, prisons and workplaces. They give out free educational materials on different topics and discuss health concerns with attendees. Health Educators can also prepare people for medical treatment by explaining the steps of a procedure.
Hvad gør en -NAVN-?
Health Educators, or Public Health Instructors, are responsible for informing people about their own health and wellness and connecting them with resources for maintaining their health in the future. Their duties include teaching workshops, collecting data about community health problems and assisting community members enrolling in public health programs.
Ansvar
Et Health Educator bør være i stand til at udføre forskellige pligter og ansvar. Følgende er nogle pligter og ansvarsområder en Health Educator bør kunne udføre:
Meet with people to assess their health needs
Teach people about behaviors, such as lifestyle changes, that can improve their health
Explain what treatment options are available to patients
Outline what the treatment process would look like
Serve as an ongoing resource for patients and/or clients
Explore treatment plans based on factors like a person’s budget, schedule and health goals
Nødvendige færdigheder
En konkurrencedygtig Health Educator vil have visse færdigheder og kvalifikationer, herunder:
Time management skills
Teamwork skills
The ability to work independently
Teaching skills
Organization skills
Problem-solving skills
Lignende tilbud
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