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KMID : 0858820100270020001
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2010 Volume.27 No. 2 p.1 ~ p.15
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The Past, Present and Future of Health Education Specialists in Korea
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Nam Chul-Hyun
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the past and present status and roles of health education specialists in Korea, and to suggest future directions for developing health education profession.
Results and conclusion: The Korean government has made arious efforts for people"s health. the National Health Promotion Law was enacted in Korea in 1995. As the results of Korean Association for Health Education" intensive efforts, the national certificate of health education specialist bill has been passed the National Assembly on September 29, 2003. According to The National Health Promotion Law, central and local government should recommend health promotion related corporaters, agencies and organizations to hire certified health education specialist. The first national examination for certificate of health education specialists was held in March, 2010. As the result, a total of 2,246 applicants was passed for certificate of health education specialists. It is a serious concern that community residents" knowledge level of health is very low. therefore, the role of health education specialists with the professional ability to carry out health education is essential. It is clear that the activity of health educators is essential, Then, It is necessary articles related to the appointment of health educators in the official appointment regulation or law. Thus the health education specialist must be appointed as a public officer in health centers, operaters or the health department of the government.
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KEYWORD
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Certified health education specialist, National health promotion law, Health educator certification system
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