Also called: Health Educator, CHES
Teaches people and communities how to live healthier, from nutrition to sexual health to quitting vaping.
Runs a vaping-prevention workshop at a high school, creates social media campaigns about flu shots, and plans a community health fair.
BLS May 2024.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in health education or public health; CHES certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Public Health, Health Education.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI generates pamphlets, posts and lesson plans, shrinking content roles; leading workshops and earning community trust stay human.
Classes: Health, Psychology, Speech, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1091.
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