Health Educator Characteristics PDF

Health educator characteristics Prepared by: Omaima Ezzat Mahmoud Assistant proff. psychiatric mental health nursing definition of a health educator is one who: “promotes, maintains, and improves in div idu al an d commu n ity h ealth by assisting...

Health educator characteristics Prepared by: Omaima Ezzat Mahmoud Assistant proff. psychiatric mental health nursing definition of a health educator is one who: “promotes, maintains, and improves in div idu al an d commu n ity h ealth by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors.  Cont. They collect and analyze data to identify commu n ity n eeds prior to plan n in g, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May a l s o s e r v e a s a r e s o u r c e to a s s i s t individuals, other professionals, or the community, and may administer f is cal resources for health education programs.  Characteristics of health educator A. personal Characteristics: Competent Communicator Confident Caring  Cont. Enthusiastic. Flexible. perceives the value of time. Have professional appearance. Have a sense of humor.  Cont. Leader. Self-control not easily upset. Organized. Good observer. Self-confident. Cheerful, optimistic  Cont. Friendly in relations with patients. Physically, mental fit. Fair and objective in treatment of patients. Respect his colleagues. Emotionally stable. Anticipates individual needs Consistency (Live the curriculum) :-See lessons every day in every new cast, newspaper, relationship and decision). B) Professional characteristics include: 1- Should be Competent: ❑ Content competence: Knowledgeable: the educator should have complete information related to the topic presented. Skillful: the educator should be mastering the content. Mastering the skills during while demonstrating procedures to the learners.  Cont. 1- Should be Competent: ❑ Content competence: Decision maker: decide what is important to teach. Effective teacher should be has experience in technology (related nursing filed- related to educational media). Teaches home management for special problems.  Cont. ❑ Pedagogical competent: Effective helping patient to achieve the desired objectives. Be aware of alternative teaching methods or strategies. Be f le xible in selecting and implementing methods of instruction. Communicate the objectives to patient. Provide appropriate learning environment, and prepare appropriate teaching materials.  Cont. ❑ Pedagogical competent: Ensure the patient's safety, alleviate patient's anxiety, Provide individualized written Instructions. Provide questions to make learner alert and share about topics. Monitor of the learner understanding and providing appropriate feedback.  2- Should be culturally sensitive: Understand the patient’s culture. Understand core values, believes, and customs. Develop the material in patient’s native languages  3-Should be ethically committed: Support right of individuals to make informed decisions. C o m m u n i c a t e t h e p o t e n t i a l b e n e f it s a n d consequences of services. Treat patient/ client fairly, objectivity regardless nation/culture. Respect right of individuals to be actively involved in all aspects of the educational process. Tell truthfully messages to patient. M a i n t a i n c o n f id e n t i a l i t y a b o u t p a t i e n t ’s information except committee suicide/infectious disease/legislation. 4- Have good Communication skills (verbally and nonverbally): Be empathy: it is identifying with the way another person fe e ls. A n e mp at h ic h e alt h e d u c ator is sen sit iv e to t h e p at ien t ’s feelin g s an d problems but remains objective enough to help patient work to attain positive outcomes. Use validation: Listening to the client and responding congruently in order to be sure that the nurse and client have the same understanding of a problem or issue.  Cont. Use caring: the level of emotional involvement between the nurse and the client. Use active listening skills: involve both hearing and interpreting language, to what client is saying both verbally and nonverbally. Use Silence.  Cont. Maintain eye to eye contact with culture sensitivity. Use humor. Keep the content clear, and Use simple pictures or models. ▪ Vary your tone of voice. Use simple words, and speaks the client language, Give clear directions. Use of therapeutic touch with culture sensitivity.  Role of the nurse as health educator Nurses’ educators combine their clinical abilities with responsibilities related to: Assess individual and community needs Plan health education program Develop health education programs Implement health education programs Conduct research Participating in speaking/Presenting at nursing. Facilitate the education process and become a partner with individuals and communities.  Methods of Teaching. One – way or didactic methods Lecture Films Charts Exhibits Flashcards  General approach methods T.V Radio News paper printed material posters films