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