These professionals assess, plan and implement health education programs.
They evaluate the effectiveness of the programs, act as a resource for the
programs and promote health education.
The term "health educator" is relatively new. They might be called patient
educators, family planning counselors, corporate fitness program coordinators,
safety educators or tobacco education specialists. Most people in the field
have a nursing background.
Government employs most health educators -- nonprofit agencies or for-profit
firms employ others. Business and industry use health educators as advisers
on nutrition, weight control and stress reduction.
Some health educators work in schools and universities, where they help
students make informed decisions about personal, family and community health
issues.
During an average day these crusaders work with mass media, conduct workshops,
develop educational programs and act as a health resource to individuals and
organizations.
This job has no physical requirements. You will need good communication
skills and an analytical mind. Some travel may be required.