OAE Health (023) study guide
OAE Health (023) · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The OAE Health (023) is a subject-matter assessment used in Ohio's educator licensure process for candidates who intend to teach health education. It is typically taken by preservice teachers completing a health education preparation program, by licensed teachers adding a health endorsement, and occasionally by out-of-state applicants seeking Ohio licensure. The OAE Health (023) study guide has 9 sections and about 2,339 words.
01Health Education Foundations
Domain 1, Health Education Foundations, tests whether you can explain what health education is, how it differs from health promotion, and which frameworks guide planning and evaluation. The National Health Education Standards (NHES) describe what students should know and be able to do: functional knowledge; analyzing influences; accessing valid information, products, and services; interpersonal communication; decision-making; goal-setting; self-management; and advocacy.
311 words, about 2 min02Professionalism, Advocacy, and Ethics
Domain 2, Professionalism, Advocacy, and Ethics, tests ethical conduct, confidentiality, cultural responsiveness, professional growth, and how health educators advocate for students and programs. The health education profession’s code of ethics addresses responsibility to the public, the profession, employers, and colleagues; competence; integrity; diversity; and confidentiality.
289 words, about 1 min03Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Health-Enhancing Behaviors
Domain 3 tests how prevention and promotion differ, how risk and protective factors interact, and how to select strategies that change behavior and environments. Health promotion enables people to increase control over health determinants.
245 words, about 1 min04Nutrition and Physical Activity
Domain 4 tests nutrient functions, dietary guidance, energy balance, physical activity recommendations, and how to teach practical skills without promoting disordered eating. Carbohydrate and protein provide 4 kcal/g; fat provides 9 kcal/g.
263 words, about 1 min05Mental and Emotional Health and Stress Management
Domain 5 tests mental health literacy, stress physiology, coping and resilience, suicide prevention, and the educator’s role in referral rather than diagnosis. Mental health exists on a continuum from thriving to severe impairment.
260 words, about 1 min06Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention
Domain 6 tests substance-specific knowledge, risk and protective factors, prevention strategies, and appropriate referral and harm-reduction language. Substance use disorder involves impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological indicators; it is not a moral failing.
235 words, about 1 min07Human Development, Sexuality, and Family Life
Domain 7 tests developmental stages, puberty, reproductive health, consent, relationships, family systems, and confidentiality boundaries in school settings. Development follows sequenced but variable patterns.
255 words, about 1 min08Injury Prevention, Safety, and Emergency Response
Domain 8 tests injury prevention frameworks, first aid, CPR/AED, concussion, and emergency preparedness. The injury pyramid moves from prevention to acute care to rehabilitation.
241 words, about 1 min09Health Education Instruction, Assessment, and Learning Environment
Domain 9 tests planning, measurable objectives, instructional strategies, assessment quality, and a safe, inclusive classroom climate. Backward design starts with desired results, then evidence, then learning experiences.
240 words, about 1 min