Health Educator

Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop programs and materials to encourage people to make healthy decisions.

Health educators typically do the following:

• Assess the needs of the people they serve
• Develop programs and events to teach people about health topics
• Create and distribute health-related posters, pamphlets, and other educational materials
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and materials
• Help people find health services or information
• Supervise staff who implement health education programs
• Collect and analyze data to learn about their audience and improve programs
• Advocate for improved health resources and policies

The duties of health educators vary based on where they work. Most work in health care facilities, colleges, public health departments, nonprofits, and private businesses. Health educators who teach health classes in middle and high schools are considered teachers.