Health Educator

Health Educator

Duties and Responsibilities:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), healthcare is one of the country’s fastest-growing industries, with a wide range of career opportunities. Among those occupations is health educator. These professionals focus on teaching patients and the public how to get and stay well. Patient education can be an effective way to control ever-increasing healthcare costs, so the demand for health educators is growing.

Salary: 41,830 USD

Education:

Health educators need a bachelor’s degree. Many employers require the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential. Requirements for community health workers vary, although they typically have at least a high school diploma and must complete a brief period of on-the-job training. Some states have certification programs for community health workers.