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Summary

ActivitiesHealth educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop programs and materials to encourage people to make healthy decisions.

OutlookFaster-than-average-job growth

Median Income$45,830 in May 2010

Work Context & ConditionsUsually work indoors. The job requires a lot of sitting and being in contact with others, e.g., face-to-face, telephone, or e-mail. They must be very exact and highly accurate.

Minimum Education RequirementsMaster's Degree

SkillsActive Listening, Writing, Active Learning, Judgment and Decision Making, Coordination, Reading Comprehension, Speaking

AbilitiesOral Expression, Written Comprehension, Speech Clarity

InterviewsFrank GrayShield