In 1993, the World Health Organization (WHO) in its document „Health for All” stated that to improve public and professional competences in the field of health promotion and popularization of pro-health behaviours, broad health education in all aspects of the activities of society and the functioning of the entity is necessary. In the light of such goals, contemporary health education must focus on providing reliable knowledge and information on health. It must take into account all aspects of the economic activity of the State, as well as individual human behaviour affecting health. The role of medical personnel is crucial. The personnel, through their activities in the field of health education, can affect not only the increase in awareness, but also the change in social behaviour. The profession of a paramedic is usually associated with medical procedures; however, according to the current legal acts, a member of this professional group should also undertake educational activities to improve the health condition of patients. These activities are aimed at providing knowledge about health, increasing awareness of the benefits of health-related behaviours and taking control of health. Moreover, in the case of chronic diseases, properly conducted therapeutic communication can significantly alleviate the course of these diseases, slow down their progress and minimize the frequency of complications.