Health Educator
Duties and responsibilities: Health Educators work to encourage healthy lifestyles and wellness through educating individuals and communities about behaviors that promote healthy living and prevent diseases and other health problems. They attempt to prevent illnesses by informing and educating individuals.
Salary: $58,964
Education: It is common for health educators to hold master’s degrees. Students in the field tend to take classes in human development, psychology, and social work.
Demand for this profession: A Bachelor’s degree is required at minimum and some employers may prefer candidates who also are Certified Health Education Specialist. A health Educator must pass a competency- based exam administered by the national Commission of Health Education Credentialing .
Reflection: I see myself in the future helping out people. I just don’t see myself as helping someone out in this career.
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