| 1985 - A Framework for the Development of Competency-Based Curricula for Entry Level Health Educators published• 1978-1981 Role Delineation Project conducted• Top five states with the highest employment of health education specialists: California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania | Health Educators collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments |
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| 2010 - Revised framework, A Competency-Based Framework for Health Education Specialists-2010, published• Growth will be driven by efforts to improve health outcomes and to reduce healthcare costs by teaching people healthy behaviors and explaining how to use available healthcare services | Excludes "Community Health Workers" 21-1094 |
Health Education Profession The health education profession has a proud history of scientifically validating the Competencies that have become the basis of the professional credential s , professional preparation, and professional development.
| 1988 - NCHEC incorporated as a nonprofit organization• 2015 - ISO Accreditation as a Personnel Certifying Body Achieved• 2015 - Revised study guide, T he Health Education Specialist Companion Guide, 7th Edition, was released• 2015 - Revised framework, A Competency-Based Framework for Health Education Specialists - 2015 was released• Employment of health educators is projected to grow 13 percent from 2018 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations | |
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| Department of Labor DOL , health educators held about 57,920 in 2020 | 2015 - Health Education Practice Analysis HESPA results released 2013-2014 study• 2007 - Revised study guide, The Health Education Specialist: A Companion Guide for Profession Excellence, 6th Edition, published• They link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs |
2018 - New HESPA II practice analysis study underway• The verified Responsibilities, Competencies and Sub-Competencies currently 7, 26, and 258, respectively define the profession and distinguish individuals from those trained in other disciplines.
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