1. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. The Settings for Health Education Chapter 7

2. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Health Educators n Help individuals & communities reduce their health risks n In 2002 (U.S. Department of Labor, 2004) –43,000 health educators in U.S. –Average salary $39,190 n Work in a variety of settings – four major ones

3. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Major Settings n Schools n Hospitals/clinics n Community/public health agencies n Business/industry

4. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. School Health n “Involves all the strategies, activities, and services offered by, in, or in association with schools that are designed to promote students’ physical, emotional, and social development” (ASHA, 2004). n Potential to impact students is tremendous –53 million students –119,000 schools –Can be very effective

5. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. National Health Education Standards n Developed by the Joint Committee on National Health Education Standards (AAHE, ASHA, APHA, SSDHPER) & sponsored by the ACS n Students will… 1.comprehend concepts related to health promotion & disease prevention 2.demonstrate the ability to access valid health information & health-promoting products & services 3.demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors & reduce health risks

6. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. National Health Education Standards (con’t.) n Students will… 4.analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, & other factors on health 5.demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health 6.demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health 7.demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, & community health  Performance indicators for each standard for grades 4, 8, & 11

7. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Coordinated school health program – “an organized set of polices, procedures, and activities designed to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of students and staff…” (Joint Committee, 2001)

8. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. School Health Educators n Preparation –Teacher-preparation curriculum in college –Licensed by the state n Responsibilities –Teach (typically 7-12, sometimes K-6) –Lesson planning, grading, parent meetings, disciplining, coaching, & administrative duties –Also, developing curricula, after-school activities, & committee work (i.e., Drug Task Force) –Advocate for school health

9. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Community/Public Health Education n Community health education – “a theory- driven process that promotes health & prevents disease within populations” (Joint Committee, 2001) n Healthy People 2010 – Healthly People in Healthy Communities n Types of agencies –Voluntary (e.g., ACS, AHA, ALA) –Public health agencies (official governmental agencies) (e.g., LPHAs, state health department, Federal agencies)

10. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Community/Public Health Education (con’t.) n Large diversity of job responsibilities n Responsibilities –Planning, implementing, & evaluating programs –Administrative functions: e.g., fund raising, budgeting, recruiting & coordinating volunteers, grant proposal writing –Coalition building –Committee work & public speaking –Media advocacy

11. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Worksite Health Promotion & Education n Worksite health promotion – “a combination of educational, organizational and environmental activities designed to improve the health & safety of employees & their families” (Joint Commission, 2001) n Programs vary greatly from site to site; often include exercise n Programs at 80% of worksites; almost all large employers n Can help with health care costs

12. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Worksite Health Promotion & Education (con’t.) n May need certifications – e.g., CHES, ACSM, ARC n Responsibilities –Many & varied –Conducting classes – e.g., fitness, nutrition –Conducting screenings & personal training sessions –Administrative functions: maintaining records & equipment, writing newsletters, health fairs –Marketing the programs

13. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Health Education in Health Care Settings n Variety of settings – e.g., hospitals, medical clinics, home health agencies, HMOs, PPOs n Types of jobs –Employee health & wellness –Patient education –HMOs most receptive n Optimistic about future employment opportunities

14. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Health Education in Health Care Settings (con’t.) n Numerous & varied activities n Responsibilities –Planning, implementing, & evaluating programs & activities –Education; 1-on-1, group –Administration: e.g., grant proposal writing, public relations, marketing –Coordination & collaboration of/for activities

15. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Health Education in Colleges/Universities n Faculty position –Responsibilities: teaching, community & professional service, scholarly research –Typically need a doctoral degree & experience; maybe CHES or CHES-eligible n Health educator in university health service or wellness center –Plan, implement, & evaluate programs –Resource library, peer education programs –Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; CHES helpful

16. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. International Opportunities n Much need, especially in developing countries n Special dedication; challenging; personal satisfaction n Cultural differences; may need a 2nd language; topics for programs may be very different n Peace Corps an excellent opportunity

17. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Non-Traditional Health Education Positions n Sales related to health & fitness –Health insurance –Pharmaceutical –Fitness, health, & medical equipment n Justice/Mental Health n Publishing n Media: TV, newspapers n Tourism/Recreation

18. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Landing That First Job n Start now n Can be frustrating n Gain experience – Part-time & summer employment; volunteering; well-planned practica & internships; service learning n Networking n Excellent academic record n Portfolio: paper, electronic

19. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. Landing That First Job (con’t.) n Certifications; CHES, ACSM, ARC, others n Get to know faculty n Get involved in your program n Placement centers n Professional associations & organizations – Eta Sigma Gamma, others

20. Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings. The Settings for Health Education Chapter 7 – The End