Health Educator

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Work Tasks

• Meet with health experts to talk about local health needs and services
• Present health education programs and training workshops at schools and community centers
• Write and give out health education booklets; write proposals to get money
• May serve as a resource of help for individuals, professionals, and the community
• Work for health departments, community organizations, businesses, schools and colleges, and the government
• Work with books, computers, data, lists, and other training materials

Salary, Size & Growth

• $61,500 average per year ($29.50 per hour)
• A medium occupation (58,200 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (1.8% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree in public health, health education, community health, preventive medicine, or a related field
• Employers Prefer: A master's degree
• Skills/Courses: College course include health education, multicultural communications, program planning, and environmental approaches to improving health.
• Certification/Licensing: A license is required for health educators who teach in schools.