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Practical Application of Entry-Level Health Education Skills, Second Edition

Author(s): Michelyn W. Bhandari, DrPH, MPH, CPH, Associate Professor, Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky
Karen M. Hunter, MPH, RD, LD, CHES, Associate Professor, Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky
Kathleen Phillips, PhD, MCHES, Professor and Intern Coordinator, Eastern Illinois University, Illinois
Bette B. Keyser, EdD, MS, Associate Professor Emeriti, Illinois State University, Illinois
Marilyn J. Morrow, PhD, MS, Associate Professor Emeriti, Illinois State University, Illinois
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  • ISBN-13: 9781449683894
  • ISBN-10:1449683894
  • Product With Access Code    260 pages      © 2013
  • Will Publish: 6/14/2012
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Overview

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.

ShowTable of Contents

Chapter 1  Assess Needs, Assets, and Capacity for Health Education
Chapter 2  Plan Health Education Programs
Chapter 3  Implement Health Education
Chapter 4  Conduct Evaluation and Research Related to Health Education
Chapter 5  Administer and Manage Health Education
Chapter 6  Serve as a Health Education Resource Person
Chapter 7  Communicate and Advocate for Health and Health Education
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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Michelyn W. Bhandari, DrPH, MPH, CPH-Associate Professor, Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky

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. 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, MPH, RD, LD, CHES-Associate Professor, Eastern Kentucky University, 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.

Kathleen Phillips, PhD, MCHES-Professor and Intern Coordinator, Eastern Illinois University, Illinois

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.

Bette B. Keyser, EdD, MS-Associate Professor Emeriti, Illinois State University, Illinois

Dr. Bette Benewich Keyser, during her career of 31 years, taught health education at all educational levels. Her tenure at Illinois State University began in 1975 when she served as the first health educator for the ISU K-8 Metcalf Laboratory School. She developed, implemented and coordinated the health education program. During the remaining years she assumed many roles/capacities in the undergraduate Health Education Program, including Coordinator of Professional Practice and Student Teaching. Dr. Keyser received her Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education at Illinois State University, Master’s Degree in Health and Safety at University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) and Doctor of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Illinois State University.

Marilyn J. Morrow, PhD, MS-Associate Professor Emeriti, Illinois State University, Illinois

Dr. Marilyn Morrow has taught health education for 16 years in undergraduate health education programs at Illinois State University and Eastern Illinois University. The health education program at Illinois State has received and maintained both NCATE accreditation and SABPAC approval. For the past 15 years, she has served as Chairperson of the Department of Health Sciences. Dr. Morrow received her Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education at Eastern Illinois University, Master’s in Gerontology at Eastern Illinois University, and Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education at Southern Illinois University (Carbondale).

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