Education, Nonprofit and Human Services

Public Health Educator

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A Better Life Begins With Knowledge

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

RELATED JOB TITLES

Certified Diabetes Educator, Clinical Instructor, Community Health Consultant, Education Coordinator, Health Education Coordinator, Health Education Specialist, Health Educator, Health Promotion Specialist, Public Health Educator, Public Information Officer


Facts and Stats

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O*NET Code: 21-1091.00

$61k

Median wages (annual)

7,100

Projected job openings

8-10%

Projected growth (faster than average)


What you Need to Know

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