Health Educator (Public Health Nurse)
ほけんしどういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Public Health Nurses and Midwives
- Minor : Public Health Nurses
Summary
A public health specialist who targets local residents and company employees, evaluates health checkup results, provides guidance on improving lifestyle habits, and works to prevent diseases and promote health.
Description
Health Educators (Public Health Nurses) target local residents and workplace employees, evaluate health checkup results, conduct interviews on lifestyle habits, and provide guidance and support aimed at disease prevention and health promotion. They achieve risk reduction of lifestyle-related diseases and improvement of health awareness through individual consultations, group work, and planning and implementation of health education programs. They also work in diverse settings such as public health centers, health centers, companies, schools, and community comprehensive support centers, and are involved in building support systems in collaboration with administrative agencies, medical institutions, and welfare organizations. Creating reports and records, as well as evaluating and improving programs, are important tasks.
Future Outlook
With the aging population and increasing lifestyle-related diseases, demand for prevention and health promotion is expanding. Job opportunities are on an expanding trend as a core role in community-based integrated care. Strengthening collaboration with the digital health field is expected.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Good Listener / Good at Explaining / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Community Comprehensive Support Center / Corporate Health Management / Health Room Work / Home Visit Guidance / Local Government Employment
Career Path
Public Health Center Public Health Nurse → In-Company Public Health Nurse → School Public Health Nurse → Community Comprehensive Support Center Staff → Chief/Manager
Required Skills
Creation of Records and Reports / Evaluation of Health Checkup Results / Interview and Counseling Techniques / Planning and Operation of Health Education Programs
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / Epidemiology and Public Health / Foreign Language Support / Presentation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze health checkup results and lifestyle data to identify issues. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small changes in health status and accurate recording of interview content are important. |
| Communication Skills | To provide clear guidance and respond to consultations tailored to individual lifestyle backgrounds. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because understanding the latest public health knowledge and related laws and regulations is required. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan health education programs and visitation schedules and implement them effectively. |
| Problem Solving | To consider and implement support measures tailored to the diverse issues of the targets. |
Related Qualifications
- Obtain Public Health Nurse License
- Pass the Public Health Nurse National Examination
Aliases
- Community Public Health Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
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