Being a PHE will require a substantial commitment of time and energy (an average of 3 hours per week). Minimum commitment of three semesters is required; four semesters is preferred.
First Semester: In-training Peer Health Educators will receive approximately 30 hours of training (EDHS 3240: Concepts of Peer Health Education) and will provide a total of 15-20 hours of volunteer service through observing/assisting trained Peer Health Educators with Outreach, Patient Education, Special Wellness Events, and attending one-hour weekly planning/training meetings.
Subsequent Semesters: Trained Peer Health Educators will provide a total of 30-40 hours of volunteer service (per semester) by attending one-hour weekly planning/training meetings and conducting Outreach programs, Patient Education sessions, Special Wellness Events, Marketing, and Recruitment and/or additional improvement projects.