How to become a health educator?

Career: Health Educator

To become a health educator, you should first attend college and graduate with a bachelor’s degree in health education. A health education degree includes classes in psychology, physiology, human development and health education. Health educators then must earn the Certified Health Education Specialist designation (CHES) from the National Commission of Health Education. This certification is awarded after passing the Health Education Specialist exam. Many health educators also gain valuable education from internships and volunteer opportunities in nursing homes and the community.