Wow! Thank you so much for this information. I really appreciate your input
and I will do a little more research and contact you when I have more
questions.

Thanks again!
Kim Cochrane

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Savvaidis [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 3:58 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Health Promotion


Hi Kim,

I work as a health promoter at the Brant County Health Unit. Many health
promoters I work with, including myself, do not have degrees or
specializations directly in health promotion. In my case, I have a Masters
of Health Science in community nutrition from the University of Toronto. The
courses I took were however firmly based upon the principles outlined in the
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion. Others I know working in the health
promotion field have backgrounds in community psychology, political science,
adult education, nursing, social work, sociology, etc. Relatively few of the
people I have encountered actually have health promotion specific degrees.

That's not to say that you shoudn't pursue one. I only mention this because
you may not require such a degree to actually work in the field. Another
important point is that health promotion is not a very regulated field such
as dietetics, nursing, etc. But, this could change.

Another important consideration is whether to pursue a Masters degree or
not. Most of the postings I see request a Masters degree either in health
promotion or related health science. The job market appears to be much wider
if you have a graduate degree.

Finally, I recently found a document online that inventories the health
promotion programs and courses available in Canada. It may be of help. You
can find it at http://www.utoronto.ca/chp/survey1.htm

I hope this helps. If you have any questions please give me  a call,

Steven

Steven Savvaidis
Health Promoter
Brant County Health Unit
194 Terrace Hill Street
Brantford, ON
N3R 1G7
Tel: 519-753-4937 ext. 242
Fax: 519-753-2140
e-mail: [log in to unmask]



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Good afternoon

I am interested in entering the field of Health Promotion. I would love to
speak to someone in the field about the best course of action to meet my
objectives.

Thank you very much in advance!

Kim Cochrane