Health Educator

Heath educators create programs that encourage health and wellness. They teach people how to make good health decisions, incorporate healthy activities into their lives and avoid harmful behaviors. Health educators may work in public health clinics, schools and colleges, hospitals or community centers. Health educators are often responsible for creating and implementing health education programs for the general public, as well as targeting at-risk populations, such as diabetes patients, expectant mothers and heart patients. Preparing presentations, conducting health screenings and patient outreach, and serving as point of contact for patients are typical duties.

Salary: $47,490

Education:  a bachelor’s degree

                                 

I think I do want to be a health educator because I’m teaching others how to take care of themselves and to help them make the right choice.