Health Educators Go Back to List Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other healthcare workers, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Graphics or photo imaging software

Tasks
	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.
	Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
	Develop operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education objectives and services.
	Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
	Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
	Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.
	Design and conduct evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess the quality and performance of health education programs.
	Provide program information to the public by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, or maintaining program-related Web sites.
	Develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for health education programs and related work.

Skills
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Knowledge
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
	Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $88,090.00 $42.35  $20.49  $22.80 - $48.13  Bridgeport/Stamford $124,799.00 $60.00  $20.31  N/A - N/A  Danbury $108,818.00 $52.32  $24.69  $32.36 - $59.86  Hartford $71,341.00 $34.30  $19.87  $22.77 - $43.21  New Haven $80,697.00 $38.80  $23.85  $27.97 - $48.49  Torrington $84,518.00 $40.63  $22.00  $24.92 - $41.41

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   71   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer somewhat limited job opportunities.

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