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Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs
professional work at the entry level planning, organizing,
promoting, and implementing health education programs to instruct
students, groups and the public in a range of health topics of
public concern. May require travel. Performs related work as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the entry level in
the series. Performs professional work learning to plan,
organize, promote and implement public health education programs.
Examples of Work
Conducts surveys and studies for assessing the health
education needs, opportunities and resources of the
community.
Initiates activities to help communities recognize and solve
public health problems using methods of community
organization and other citizen involvement.
Works with professional and lay groups interested in public
health programs to ensure the educational component is
included in health projects.
Provides consultation to local health department personnel to
recommend educational methods and to evaluate the
effectiveness of educational efforts.
Prepares or procures and helps in the use of instructional
aids and mass media communication.
Helps to design and implement health information programs and
campaigns.
Conducts educational meetings for groups and organizations to
communicate health care/prevention information and program
awareness.
Researches health educational materials to remain familiar
with promotional techniques and to review and purchase
necessary materials to implement an education program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of health care/preventive methods and techniques.
Knowledge of teaching methods and practices.
Knowledge of promotion practices and techniques.
Ability to present information and materials objectively.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing.
Ability to listen to and counsel others both individually and
in groups.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university with a baccalaureate degree in community health
education; public health education; health education;
public health; health science; education with a major in
health, physical or biological science; counseling;
communication; education, criminal justice or related
field.
Established: 10/19/95
Revised: 7/31/2000, 8/27/04
Effective:
8/27/04