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.
Wat doet een Health Educator?
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.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Health Educator moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Health Educator moet kunnen uitvoeren:
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
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Health Educator zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Time management skills
Teamwork skills
The ability to work independently
Teaching skills
Organization skills
Problem-solving skills
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Health Educator, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
