Health education specialists typically do the following:

• Assess the health needs of individuals and communities

• Develop programs, materials, and events to teach people about health topics, such as managing existing conditions

• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and educational materials

• Help people find health services or information

• Provide training programs for community health workers or other healthcare providers

• Supervise staff who implement health education programs

• Collect and analyze data to learn about a particular community and improve programs and services

• Advocate for improved health resources and policies that promote health