Health Education Specialist
Careers
Also called: Health Educator
Job Outlook in Vermont
High Demand
What you might do
Health Education Specialists teach people how to live healthy lives. They do research and work with others to learn what patients or communities need. They create programs and educational materials about healthy lifestyles. Some specialize in preventing substance misuse and addiction as Substance Misuse Prevention Specialists.
Where you might work
Public health office, hospital, doctor’s office, college, community outreach.
Related Links
My Next Move: Health Education Specialists
O*Net Online: Health Education Specialists
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Health Education Specialists
Society of Health and Physical Educators of Vermont
Society for Public Health Education
Education Required
Health Education Specialists usually hold a bachelor’s degree (4 years).
Where to Study
Norwich University
University of Vermont
Vermont State University - Castleton
Vermont State University - Castleton, Johnson
Western Connecticut State University
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
University of New England
Fitchburg State University
Framingham State University
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Merrimack College
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Worcester State University
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Farmingdale State College
Rhode Island College
Beal University (ME)
D'Youville University (NY)
Goodwin University (CT)
Norwich University (VT)
Plymouth State University (NH)
Southern New Hampshire University
University of New England (ME)
University of New Hampshire
For more information, contact your regional AHEC:
Northern Vermont AHEC
www.nvtahec.org
802-748-2506
Southern Vermont AHEC
www.svtahec.org
802-885-2126
