During the latter half of this century, health education has evolved from a little recognized field of research and practice to a flourishing profession officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. The establishment of a certification system for individual health educators has helped contribute to increased professional stature and recognition. Currently, health educators are the only credentialed professionals of the public health workforce with an emphasis on population-based health. In 1998, the Society for Public Health Education initiated a project to study the impact of health education certification on individuals, organizations, and society at large. This presentation will provide an overview of the project, funded by HRSA's Bureau of Health Professions, Division of Public Health and Allied Health. The results of the study will have implications for the potential development of a credentialing system for the future public health workforce.
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Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.