Implement Health Education

Implementation of health education is one of the most gratifying areas of responsibility since one gets an opportunity to put the program into action (Cottrell, Girvan, & McKenzie, 2014). The greatest strength is that I have good communication skills that enable me to interact with people from different cultures without causing unnecessary discomfort. Hence, I can maintain cultural competence in my plans by eliminating language and cultural barriers. Moreover, I am disciplined and focused person. Hence, once I embark on the project, all the objectives will be covered within the timeliness unless emergence of unforeseen circumstances. Regardless, I am flexible and adaptable to change. In this regard, I can easily modify plans of action (NCHEC, 2008a). My weakness in the area of responsibility relates to enforcing compliance. Though I have self- discipline that leads to successful and timely accomplishment of tasks, I cannot influence others to follow my steps. Hence, I lack the required power to influence the decisions of others.

The area presents an opportunity for advancement in leadership. Effective implementation of health education would lead to recognition of unique capabilities in health education thus being assigned higher responsibilities. In this regard, I would like to improve my assertiveness so that I can learn to influence effectively others to carry out their works diligently (UCSF Medical Center, 2014). I will improve this skill by building my self-esteem and learning to appreciate the efforts of others though they have done mistakes. I will also cultivate teamwork skills to encourage teamwork in a task involving a team. These skills will help me to build respect and trust with other members thus becoming assertive. The area will be reflected in my professional life through different programs that I will initiate and implement successful during my practice as a health educator. It is the only role that is visible and which cultivates hands on experience with the community.

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013d). Ten great public health achievements in the 20th century. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/about/history/tengpha.htm

NCHEC, Inc. (2008b). Welcome. Retrieved from https://www.nchec.org/

NCHEC. (2008a). Health education profession. Retrieved from https://www.nchec.org/credentialing/profession/

UCSF Medical Center. (2014). Evaluating health information. Retrieved from https://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/evaluating_health_information/

Cottrell, R. R., Girvan, J. T., & McKenzie, J. F. (2014). Principles and foundations of
Health promotion and education (6th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Benjamin Cummings.