health education Flashcards
(33 cards)
teach people about behaviors that promote wellness and develop and implement strategies to improve the health of both individuals and communities.
Health education specialists
where do health education specialists work
healthcare facilities
what is another name for education health specialists
patient navigators
they help consumers find out about their health insurance options and direct people to outside resources, such as support groups and home health agencies.
what do patient navigators do?
With major changes taking place in the delivery of health care at local, regional, and national levels as a result of the
the participation of health education specialists is increasingly in demand.
Affordable Care Act
Who often has the task of educating legislators and other policy makers on the importance of considering consumer interest when planning and funding health programs?
Community health workers
Who are support Personnel who work together with health Educators to provide Outreach?
CHWs
Their main concerns are classroom teaching and the factors that influence the knowledge, behavior, attitudes, and practices that affect the health of the students
School health educators
Provide services to clients who have problems with social, emotional, and communication skills
behavior analysts
What does the entry-level health education specialist need?
bachelors degree
Some positions for health education specialists require what?
masters or doctoral degree
True or false states require licensure for health education specialists
False, no licensure is required
Some employers require Health Educators to be Certified, what is the certification name?
CHES
For health Educators, with Advanced education and experience what is the certification name
MCHES
To maintain certification health education specialist must complete how many hours of continuing education for how many years
75 hours, for 5 years
Working as a school health educator requires what degree?
bachelors
True or False, All states require that public school teachers be licensed or certified
True
Who helps children, adolescents, and young adults develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to have a healthy life.
School health educators
True or False, school health educators need 4 years of college education leading to a bachelor’s degree and to be licensed and or certified?
True
What percentage of community health workers work for individual and Family Services local governments and religious Grant making Civic and other professional organizations?
50%
Community health workers serve as a blank between Health Educators and other health professionals and community members
link
CHWs report their findings to who?
health educators and health care providers
True or False, CHW’s require a bachelor’s degree
False, on-the-job training
minimum education requirement for CHW
high school diploma (some require associate)
