Contributions

  • Harvey, John R., M.P.H. - Contributor
  • Lancaster, R. Brick. - Contributor

Publication

1998 - Aspen Publishers, Gaithersburg, Md, Maryland

Language

English

Word Count

109,000 words, Guess

Page Count

436 pages

Identifiers

and 4 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number98013931
  • OCLC Control Number38562330
  • Better World Books9780834209879
  • Open LibraryOL354216M

Classifications

  • DDC610/.71/073
  • LCCRA440.5 .B74 1998
  • LCCRA440.5.B74 1998

Description

Presents descriptions of the various settings in which health educators practice, the roles they play, and the skills they need. This edition emphasizes the 21st century and the national "Healthy People 2000" project. Discusses concepts essential for passing the exam for certification of health educators; describes changes in the settings in which health education specialists practice; describes the growth of health education within group practice and clinics such as sports medicine, as well as the extensive practice within health spas, weight loss programs, etc.; discusses the current state of technological affairs and gives projections into the immediate future; discusses ethical issues surrounding AIDS, giving illustrations from effective programs; etc.

Subjects

Topics

MethodsMedicineEducationManagementTraining of610/.71/073Public Health

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Other Editions

  • Community health education: settings, roles, and skills for the 21st centuryAspen Publishers1998-01-01

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