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Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis II 2020: Processes and Outcomes.
Adam P Knowlden1, Randall R Cottrell2,3, James Henderson4
1The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA.
Summary
The Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis II 2020 (HESPA II 2020) established a validated model of health education practice. This model details 8 Areas of Responsibility, 35 Competencies, and 193 Sub-Competencies for entry and advanced levels.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Education
- Professional Practice Analysis
Background:
- The Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis II 2020 (HESPA II 2020) aimed to define the current scope of practice for health education specialists.
- Understanding contemporary roles is crucial for professional development and training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the research process and findings of the HESPA II 2020.
- To provide a validated model of health education specialist practice.
- To offer recommendations for future practice analyses.
Main Methods:
- Developed two data collection instruments with a 17-member Health Education Practice Panel.
- Surveyed practicing health education specialists on knowledge and skills.
- Assessed Importance, Frequency, and Performance Expectation of practice elements.
Main Results:
- 3,851 usable responses were collected from health education specialists.
- A hierarchical model with 8 Areas of Responsibility, 35 Competencies, and 193 Sub-Competencies was validated.
- 114 Sub-Competencies were identified as Entry level, 59 as Advanced 1, and 20 as Advanced 2.
Conclusions:
- HESPA II 2020 produced a validated model reflecting current health education specialist practice.
- The findings have significant implications for professional preparation, development, and certification in health education.
- The study provides a benchmark for the evolving field of health education.