E MPLOYMENT S ETTINGS

H EALTH E DUCATION & E MPLOYMENT Too much morbidity and premature mortality in the U.S. Health education is offered in a variety of settings Skills needed to work in all settings are the same.

P OSSIBLE E MPLOYMENT S ETTINGS Schools Clinics or Hospitals Community / Public Health Agencies Business / Industry Self-Employment

R ULES OF G OOD H EALTH * Take a full bath more than once a week Brush teeth at least once a day Sleep long hours with windows open Drink as much milk as possible, but no coffee or tea Eat some vegetables or fruit everyday Drink at least four glasses of water a day Play part of every day outdoors Have a bowel movement every morning *Regney (1922) (Pearson Ed, 2012)

S CHOOL H EALTH E DUCATION / P ROMOTION Primarily involves instructing school-age children about health & health-related behaviors Potential to impact students 56 million students 132,000 schools Coordinated School Health Program 8 components

S CHOOL H EALTH E DUCATION / P ROMOTION Preparation Teacher preparation curriculum in college Licensed by the state Responsibilities Advantages / Disadvantages

P UBLIC / C OMMUNITY H EALTH E DUCATION /P ROMOTION Community health education & public health education Differences?? Types of agencies Voluntary health agencies Public health agencies Responsibilities Advantages / Disadvantages

W ORKSITE H EALTH E DUCATION / P ROMOTION May help with health care costs May need two degrees / certifications Responsibilities Advantages / Disadvantages

H EALTH E DUCATION / P ROMOTION IN H EALTH C ARE S ETTING Variety of settings Hospitals, medical clinics, home health agencies, insurance companies Types of jobs Challenges Responsibilities Advantages / Disadvantages

H EALTH E DUCATION / P ROMOTION IN U NIVERSITIES / C OLLEGES Positions available Responsibilities Advantages / Disadvantages

I NTERNATIONAL O PPORTUNITIES Much need, especially in developing countries Cultural differences May need 2 nd language skills Expanding opportunities

N ON - TRADITIONAL H EALTH E DUCATION / P ROMOTION POSITIONS Sales Health insurance, pharmaceutical, fitness, health- related materials Communication Publishing, Media, Health-related websites Unique opportunities

L ANDING THAT FIRST JOB

R ESUMES Create a resume that reflects professional competencies TYPE all application materials and PROOF READ all materials several times Develop a portfolio Certifications / Licensure Professional memberships

E XPERIENCE Experience…Experience…Experience Previous employment Internships/Practicums Service learning Volunteering Review job openings regularly Network…network…network References

I NTERVIEWING Do your homework Have a vision for your future Be able to communicate your strengths / weaknesses Demonstrate good listening skills Provide answers to questions asked

Q UESTIONS TO ASK Is there support for continuing education or professional development? Benefits package Work environment / climate Strengths, future goals of the agency or organization Review process / advancement