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Health Educator Courses

Health Educators teach adults, children, and community groups how to live healthier lives through good nutrition and positive lifestyle habits. They research health-related issues and then develop educational programs that promote health and wellbeing.

As a Health Educator you could be teaching university students the importance of regular sleep and physical activity, developing the content for an informational website on sexual health and the prevention of STDs, conducting a focus group to determine the health concerns of seniors living in a regional area, or delivering a presentation on the impact of poor nutrition to a community group at high risk of developing diabetes.

To succeed in this occupation you’ll need an excellent knowledge of health-related issues as well as teaching and public speaking skills.

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Popular Health Educator Courses

There are 6 courses available for people who want to become a Health Educator. These are the top 5 most popular courses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Health Educators earn?

There are no clear salary figures for Health Educators working in Australia at this time. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining post-graduate qualifications in public health and health promotion as well as VET qualifications in education and training.

What are the job opportunities for Health Educators?

There are no clear employment figures for Health Educators working in Australia right now. They are employed by community health organisations, NGOs, charities, universities, schools, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and government agencies.

How do I become a Health Educator?

Health Educators are university-qualified in a health-related field and may also have a VET Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or Bachelor of Arts (Education).

Suitable pathways into this rewarding career include the Bachelor of Science (Public Health), Bachelor of Health Promotion, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Health and Wellbeing), Bachelor of Nutrition, and Bachelor of Public Health.

Alternately, if you are already degree-qualified (or are an experienced nurse or allied health professional), the Master of Public Health or Master of Health Promotion are excellent choices.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Here are some potential career pathways within healthcare support services. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.