Skills and interests (health trainer)

As a health trainer, you’ll have knowledge of, and an interest in things that help people to stay healthy and you’ll enjoy working closely with people.

Examples of some of the particular skills and qualities you’ll need as a health trainer include:

• good verbal and written communication skills
• active listening skills
• empathy, respect, tact, and a non-judgemental, persuasive, reassuring approach
• positivity and a supportive and motivating approach
• respect for client confidentiality
• knowledge of your own limitations, when to ask for support, and when to refer a client to other specialist services or professionals
• good time-management and planning skills
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• IT and keyboard skills

Health Trainers have skills and knowledge primarily at level 4 of the Skills for Health Career Framework [1]. 

You might also find it helpful to take a look at our career planning section [2] to think more about what skills and qualities you have to offer.

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