Advanced Biostatistics for Public Health | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingActive ListeningSpeakingLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministrativePsychology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningNear Vision

Tasks

Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to a
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in
Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the funct

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareData base user interface and query softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Desktop computersDigital video disk DVD playersLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsOverhead display projectorsPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAPhotocopying equipment

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium21-1091.00	Health Education Specialists	title_inference	$63,000 median$112,900 top	+4.46%	320

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

Health education materials such as brochures and visual aids — prepare and distribute under supervisor guidance to address targeted public health concerns such as smoking cessation or vaccine awareness.
Community agency contact lists and mailing databases — maintain and update following established protocols to support health education program operations.
Program activity records including presentation counts and persons assisted — document accurately using spreadsheet software under direct oversight.
Health education presentations for school or community audiences — deliver scripted or pre-developed content under mentorship in structured settings.
Public health surveys and needs assessment instruments — assist in administering using approved data collection tools and standardized procedures.
Written health promotion reports and bulletins — draft following departmental templates and editorial guidelines for review by senior staff.
Active listening and social perceptiveness — apply during community interactions to identify participant concerns and relay findings to the supervising specialist.
Presentation software and multimedia educational tools — use to assemble slide decks and instructional materials from existing content libraries.
Cooperative relationships with community organizations — begin establishing by attending joint meetings and following up on assigned correspondence under direction.
Health education program goals and objectives — review and interpret to align daily tasks with broader public health priorities as directed by program leadership.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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