Training and consultation regarding health education methods and techniques. A health educator is a health professional who has been trained to plan, implement, and evaluate programs which promote healthy behaviors. 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.