Wellness Professional
Duties and Responsibilities:
Health educators
teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement
strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. Community
health workers provide a link between the community and health educators and
other healthcare workers and develop and implement strategies to improve the
health of individuals and communities. They collect data and discuss health
concerns with members of specific populations or communities. Although the two
occupations often work together, responsibilities of health educators and
community health workers are distinct.
Salary:
$480,790-$86,810
Education:
health educators
need a bachelor’s degree. Some employers may require the Certified Health
Education Specialist (CHES) credential. Community health workers typically have
at least a high school diploma and must complete a brief period of on-the-job
training. Some states have certification programs for community health workers.
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