practical application of entry-level health education skills

ISBN-13: 9781449683894 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 254 str.

Michelyn Bhandari

Opis

The Credentialing Process For The Health Education Profession Has Led To The Establishment Of Seven Areas Of Responsibility And Competencies That Currently Serve As A Framework For Preparing Professional Health Educators. The Primary Purpose Of Practical Application Of Entry-Level Health Education Skills Is To Act As A Tool That Professional Preparation Program Faculty Can Utilize To Introduce Their Students To The Numerous Competencies And Sub-Competencies Of The 7 Areas Of Responsibility Recommended By The National Commission For Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). It Provides Hands-On Activities For Individual Student Practice Of The Current 162 Skill-Based Sub-Competencies Built On The 34 Competencies And 7 Responsibilities For Entry-Level Health Educators. The Text: -Addresses Findings Of The National Health Educator Job Analysis Study (HEJA 2010) -Distinguishes Between Activities Most Appropriate For Infusing Into Major Courses And Those That Fit Best During Field Experiences, Such As Service Learning, Student Teaching, Internships Professional Practice -Provides A Practical Method Of Documentation Of Student Demonstrated Skills For Professional Preparation Programs In Meeting Criteria For Program Assessment And Accreditation - Assists Faculty To Methodically Introduce And Teach All Skills To Undergraduate Students That Have Been Identified As Requisite To Entering The Health Education Profession As Entry Level Health Educators.