Health Educator

Duties and Responsibilities: Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. Community health workers collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities. They collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities. Although the two occupations often work together, responsibilities of health educators and community health workers are distinct.

Salary: $48,790

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.

Reflection:  Health educators seems like a fascinating career. But I personality would rather do this as my hobby because not only will I be helping others to have a good diet and eat better but I will also be informing myself about things I can do to stay healthy. The pay does not seem so good either and it took quiet some time to get it raised up because in the last two years it used to be a thousand dollars less than what it is right now.