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Methods and Materials 2237 A Health Educator that commits : MY philosophy of health education
Our health is very important. Without out good health we cannot function to our full potential. Good health promotion and education is very important to our societies. Health education is needed to teach the community about all aspects of their wellbeing. It helps to let people know what is good for them and what it not. Who is more prone to what disease and all the risk factors associated with it.
Health education is all about promoting good eating habits and exercising on a regular basis. It informs people about how they could stay healthy and be strong. Health education can be hard to teach because different ethnicities can suffer from different diseases. It is important to make everyone feel equal but explain who and who is more likely to inherit what disease. For example diabetes (I & II) is more common among African Americans than other races. Health educators should always have a nice equilibrium between the learners and not make anyone feel put on the spot or uncomfortable.
There are many roles of ethical concern that every health educator should address and make sure that the people they are teaching learn the correct information and up to date. Health educators should deliver accurate information without prejudice. Health educators should inform participants that total confidentiality will be adhered to their medical information will be not misused. It is important to build trust to the people you are educating.
Our population is composed of many different cultures, races, and ethnicities as well as very diverse. There are many factors to be aware of when educating diverse communities about health related topics. It is important not to offend anyone with ignorant remarks. It is important to not make anyone feel out of place. Although health educators provide the information and advice it is very important to let the individual know that they have personal control over their own health and wellness. Individuals should change their lifestyles and take the steps needed to be healthy. Being healthy won’t happen immediately, it takes hard work and dedication to actually achieve this.
All health educators should be completely knowledgeable about the information the share. Information given to participants has to be accurate because it can affect them in a bad/good way. All health educators should take the CHES exam to make sure the skills and tools required in their field as not to harm anyone while they are out doing their job. If a health educator gives out incorrect information it may be very bad for their company they work for because they might be sued or have a bad reputation.
A health educator is there to help people with information about their health. A health educator provides liable information that will help the individual make smart choices about the food they consume or how many times a week they exercise. Health program participants put all their trust and confidence into health educates and should expect to have positive healthy results. Diversity is one thing health educators have to keep in mind because in today’s day and age participants migrate and not everyone have the same reaction to food, climate etc. Many cultural groups have different ideas of what is healthy, but it is up to the health educator to guide them to correct factual information and health enhancing skills.
It is important that all health educators follow all the CHES competencies. Not only is teaching the information important but also performing activities can make it more realistic and improve the group’s knowledge and skills. This could make them see how dangerous certain situations can be and help them acquire skills to help prevent this.

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