Practical Application of Entry-Level Health Education Skills 2e - Softcover

Bhandari

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1449683894 ISBN 13: 9781449683894

Publisher: Johns and Bartlett, 2012

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Dr. Michelyn Wilson Bhandari, Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Community Health Option of the Master of Public Health Program at Eastern Kentucky University in the Department of Health Promotion and Administration, has been teaching community health education professional preparation courses since 2003. Michelyn has authored articles and made numerous presentations in the area of public health systems and services research. She successfully completed the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) requirements in 2012. In 2010, she became a Certified Public Health (CPH) professional. Michelyn served as the Chair of the Kentucky Certification Board for Prevention Professionals for several years. Dr. Bhandari received an undergraduate and Master of Public Health degree in Public Health Education from Western Kentucky University and a Doctor of Public Health degree in Epidemiology from the University of Kentucky.

Karen M. Hunter, Associate Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator in the Department of Health Promotion & Administration at Eastern Kentucky University, has been teaching health education professional preparation courses since 1990. During her career, Karen has authored articles and made presentations on various topics related to health education including obesity and advocacy. She successfully completed the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) requirements in 1991. Mrs. Hunter received her undergraduate degree in Nutrition and a Master of Public Health degree in Nutrition and Epidemiology from University of Michigan. She is currently A.B.D. for an Ed.D. in Health Education at University of Kentucky. Karen has served as President for the Bluegrass District of the Kentucky Dietetics Association, Vice President for Health Education with the Kentucky Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, and newsletter editor for the Kentucky Public Health Association.

Dr. Kathleen Phillips, professor and Intern Coordinator in the Department of Health Studies at Eastern Illinois University, has been teaching health education professional preparation courses since 1978. During her career, Kathy has authored articles and made numerous presentations on professional program assessment and internship practices. She successfully completed the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) requirements in 1989 and the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) requirements in 2011. Dr. Phillips received her undergraduate degree from Slippery Rock University, her master's degree from Western Illinois University, and a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Johns and Bartlett
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449683894
• ISBN 13: 9781449683894
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 254