Health Leader Certification Class

Fall Program

Do you want to create a healthy community? Do you want to learn health promotion techniques that will have impact?

Be a part of the health promotion movement by becoming a certified Health Leader!

Goal:

You will learn about and participate in health promotion strategies that will impact the wellness of the Middle Earth community. Attending at least 4 sessions will qualify you for a Health Leader Certificate.

Objectives:

• Participate in at least 4 Health Leader classes and receive a Health Leader Certificate,
• Gain knowledge of the latest health issues facing college students,
• Learn about the UCI campus and community resources that promote health and wellness,
• Work with Health Education Center peers to promote health and wellness in Middle Earth at the individual, peer and community level,
• Actively participate in at least one Health Education Center campus event

Overview of Program:

Location:           Middle Earth
Date and Time: TBA

Each session consists of two parts. During the first part of the class, you will be introduced to a specific health topic and discuss how it affects students living in the Middle Earth community. The second part of the class involves you developing and implementing a community action project with the help of Health Education Center peers. The community action project and debriefing session will be implemented during class time.

Session Topics include:

Alcohol
Nutrition
Tobacco
Sexual Health
Sleep
Stress

Winter Program

Certified Health Leaders are eligible for our Health Leader Intern Program in Winter 2008. The program is suited for aspiring community health educators, students interested in a Master of Public Health, and students generally interested in health and wellness. The program is hands-on and project based. You will be exposed to the daily operations of the Health Education Center and be mentored by a Health Educator on staff.

Spring Program

Calling all Certified Health Leaders! If you loved participating in the program, you’ll love leading the participants in the upcoming fall class. Spring training will reunite you with your Health Leader peers as you build skills to be an effective Discussion Leader. The training will focus on understanding health behavior change models, communication skills, and program development. The schedule for the training will be coordinated by the 8th week of winter quarter. If you are interested in becoming a Discussion Leader for the Fall Health Leaders Certification Class, please inquire before 8th week.