Peer Health Education (PHE)
What is PHE?
Peer Health Educators are part of the Wellness & Health Promotion Department of the SJSU Student Health Center. PHEs are students who teach their peers about preventive health through presentations, discussions, panels, workshops, health fairs, and health awareness weeks. PHEs offer health education and outreach programs specific to the seven health specialties listed below. Those who become peer educators must choose TWO of the following specialties in which to train and educate:
* Alcohol * Sexual Health
* Body Image * Stress
* Chronic Diseases * Violence Prevention
* Tobacco and Other Drugs
REQUIREMENTS:
- Register for HS 180 Section 4 - add code needed (2 unit course)
- Attend mandatory weekly HS 180 Training Class and Specialty Meetings
- [Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30am – 1:00pm]
- Actively participate in PHE health events throughout the academic year
- Participate in at least 3 active programs and 2 passive group programs
- Facilitate at least 2 presentations
- Cover weekly Wellness & Health Promotion office reception hour
BENEFITS:
- Become a Nationally Certified Peer Educator
- Earn 2 units (HS 180 course)
- Enhance and develop skills in program coordination, leadership, communication, public speaking and networking.
- Educate the SJSU community regarding various health issues and increase knowledge of health and wellness issues.
- Collaborate and work with various student organizations and campus departments, including the Student Health Center.
- Develop concrete skills to enhance your resume.
- Opportunities to attend customized personal and career development workshops.
- Opportunityto meet new people and have fun!
PHE recruitment occurs at the beginning of every semester. For more information or to apply, please contact Melinda Chu-Yang: mchuyang@email.sjsu.edu or Jennifer Gacutan-Galang: jennifer.gacutan-galang@sjsu.edu
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