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EMPLOYMENT SETTINGS
HEALTH EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
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.
POSSIBLE EMPLOYMENT SETTINGS
Schools Clinics or Hospitals Community / Public Health Agencies Business / Industry Self-Employment
RULES OF GOOD HEALTH* - 1922
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)
SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION / PROMOTION 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
SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION / PROMOTION
Preparation Teacher preparation curriculum in college Licensed by the state
Responsibilities
Advantages / Disadvantages
PUBLIC / COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION/PROMOTION
Community health education & public health education Differences??
Types of agencies Voluntary health agencies Public health agencies
Responsibilities
Advantages / Disadvantages
WORKSITE HEALTH EDUCATION / PROMOTION
May help with health care costs
May need two degrees / certifications
Responsibilities
Advantages / Disadvantages
HEALTH EDUCATION / PROMOTION IN HEALTH CARE SETTING
Variety of settings Hospitals, medical clinics, home health agencies,
insurance companies
Types of jobs
Challenges
Responsibilities
Advantages / Disadvantages
HEALTH EDUCATION / PROMOTION IN UNIVERSITIES / COLLEGES
Positions available
Responsibilities
Advantages / Disadvantages
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Much need, especially in developing countries
Cultural differences May need 2nd language skills
Expanding opportunities
NON-TRADITIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION / PROMOTION POSITIONS
Sales Health insurance, pharmaceutical, fitness,
health-related materials
Communication Publishing, Media, Health-related websites
Unique opportunities
LANDING THAT FIRST JOB
RESUMES
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
EXPERIENCE
Experience…Experience…Experience Previous employment Internships/Practicums Service learning Volunteering
Review job openings regularly
Network…network…network
References
INTERVIEWING
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
QUESTIONS 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