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Utah Public Health Career – UT
By Kathy Foust, allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 29th, 2010
Utah Public Health Careers
Utah public health workers are a vital part of the safety of the community in general. Public health focuses on more than just the individual. Putting the safety of the community in line as the first priority is what Utah public health careers are all about. Professionals in this field tend to be those who are more concerned about the big picture than they are about the individual one. Public health workers can expect to make an average salary of $50,000 a year, though it should be noted that this figure encompasses a variety of public health services, from clerical work to specializations in disease identification and control.
The more specialized an individual wants to be in their field, the more of an education they will need. It is possible to begin work in the public health field with a high school diploma, but this lack of education will prevent the individual from excelling in their career as specific educational guidelines are put in place. For the most part, professions in this area can expect to be asked to complete an educational program that may even go above the Master level and into specific areas of training offered by the state. Once the individual has completed their area of training, they will be able to apply for licensure in that area by submitting an application and verification that they have met the educational and training guidelines set forth by the state of Utah. The Utah department of Health is a good resource for individuals to check on specific professional requirements in this state.
Whether an interested individual wishes to work in the clerical field or aspires to the heights of science in public health, it’s always a good idea to start at the bottom to access areas of interest. This can be done by volunteering at one of the many facilities that appreciate volunteer work in Utah. Volunteering is a great way to become familiar with the area of interests as well as learn about areas the individual may not have even been aware of before volunteering. It also serves them well when the time comes to submit a resume and proof of experience within the field of interest.
Write to:
Utah Public Health Association
P.O. Box 141010
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
Call: (801)538-6101
Or visit:
Cannon Health Building
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
Information retrieved from Utah Public Health Association, Indeed.com and the Bureau of Labor and Statistics