A master's degree or higher such as MA, MPH, PhD are other credentials. A Certified Health Education Specialist is an additional credential of a qualified professional. Health educators design and prepare health education materials. They work with community groups to plan and implement health programs. They conduct health education classes, workshops and programs.
Health educators train staff and volunteers.
They write grants and proposals for programs. They work with the news media and community organizations to carry out community health promotion campaigns. Health educators advocate for health by serving on committees, task forces and panels, organizing coalitions and task forces. The Health Education Program has developed a partnership with Poudre Valley Hospital to offer materials to individuals and organization from Larimer County through the new Health Bridge Health Aware Library. Audiovisual materials may be borrowed free of charge.