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Health Educator
Health educators work in a variety of settings which can affect salary. Those with advanced degrees may teach in health-related programs. Those with associate or bachelor’s degree often work in community clinics or non-profits, providing free education to patients. Pursing an advanced degree opens many doors for health educators, including teaching at the community college level and beyond.
Health educators may choose to become a Certified Health Education Specialist, a credential offered by the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing, Inc. The certification is awarded after passing an examination on the basic areas of responsibility for a health educator. The exam is aimed at entry level educators who have already completed a degree in health education or are within 3 months of completion. In addition, to maintain certification, health educators must complete 75 hours of approved continuing education courses or seminars over a 5-year period. Some employers prefer to hire applicants who are certified and some States require health educators certification to work in a public health department.
Projected Salaries
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Registered Nurse | Medical and Health Services Manager | Mental Health Counselor | Radiologic Technologist | Physician Assistant | Physical Therapist | Pharmacy Technician | Medical Assistant | Health Educator | EMT/Paramedic | Dietitian | Dental Assistant | Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Health Information Technician | Epidemiologist
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