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Health Literacy 101. Year Developed: 2021. Source: Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IMA). Presenter(s): Michael Villaire, MSLM (President/ CEO of IMA). Type: Video. Level: Introductory. Length: 53 minutes.
Annotation: This video is tailored towards those who are new to the field of health literacy. Covered in this video is an introduction to health literacy, an explanation of what plays into health literacy based on researched findings, and a discussion about the relationship between health equity and health literacy.
Learning Objectives: • Define health literacy. • Understand the factors that contribute to health literacy. • Reflect on how health equity and health literacy are interconnected.
Culture, Language, and Health Literacy. Year Developed: 2020. Source: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). Presenter(s): Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). Type: Video. Level: Introductory. Length: 5 minutes.
Annotation: This video briefly reviews the connection between health literacy and culture. Specifically, it outlines HRSA’s frameworks for health literacy in relation to sociocultural factors and reviews the concepts of health equity and health disparities. The video ends with the new suggested guidelines to improve communication in a healthcare setting.
Learning Objectives: • Understand the concept of health literacy. • List the sociocultural factors that influence health literacy. • Outline HRSA’s identified cross-cultural communication issues. • Define health equity and health disparities.
Innovations in Patient Engagement to Improve Patient Safety in Primary Care. Year Developed: 2018. Source: Clinical Directors Network. Presenter(s): Kelly M. Smith, PhD; Kelley M. Baker, MA. Type: Webinar. Level: Intermediate Introductory. Length: Series; various lengths.
Annotation: This series of webinars includes the following: Be Prepared to Be Engaged (June 6, 2018) Create a Safe Medicine List Together (June 21, 2018) Teach-Back (August 1, 2018) Warm Handoff Plus (August 9, 2018)0
Learning Objectives: • Review the key threats to patient safety in primary care settings and interventions to engage patients and families to improve safety. • Describe the role and value of each innovation in improving patient safety. • Identify strategies for implementing each innovation in primary care settings.
Special Instructions: Must enter email address to view webinar.
5-Minute MCH. Year Developed: 2015. Source: MCH Navigator. Presenter(s): Varies.. Type: Interactive Learning Tool. Level: Introductory Intermediate. Length: Self-paced.
Annotation: 5-Minute MCH is a microlearning program designed to cover each of the 12 MCH Leadership Competencies. The program is structured using an easy-to-follow modular format designed to increase knowledge and skills through 5-minute intensive learning sessions. In module 1 of each competency, participants will learn about a new competency through a 5-minute video podcast. This includes learning what knowledge and skill sets each competency contains and how they are important in the daily work of MCH professionals. In module 2 of each competency, participants will receive 5 highly focused learning opportunities for that competency. Learners may take one or all of the trainings to sharpen knowledge and skills. In module 3 of each competency, participants will receive 5 implementation strategies to put knowledge to practice. Learners may share their experiences implementing the strategies on the 5-Minute Portal. In module 4 of each competency, participants will hear a 5-minute presentation from an expert in the field.
Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals. Year Developed: 2014. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Presenter(s): Cynthia Baur, PhD, Julie Gazmararian, PhD, MPH. Type: Online Course. Level: Intermediate. Length: Self-paced.
Annotation: The purpose of this public health literacy web-based training program is to educate public health professionals about public health literacy and their role in providing health information and services and promoting public health literacy. This web-based course uses a 508-compliant template, knowledge checks, evaluation, CE and other credits, include glossary and resources tabs, scenario-based interactions and video clips.
Learning Objectives: • Define and describe public health literacy. • List factors that influence public health literacy. • Identify who is affected by public health literacy. • Recognize the consequences of limited public health literacy. • Determine who are the stakeholders in public health literacy. • Recognize the role of public health literacy in meeting core public health services. • Apply lessons learned to improve public health literacy.
Special Instructions: Registration is required. To access this content, you first need to create an account or if you already have an account at Train.org, use the login.
Continuing Education: CME, CNE, CEU, CECH, and ACPE offered
Health Literacy. Year Developed: 2014. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Presenter(s): Rima Rudd. Type: Video. Level: Introductory. Length: 60 minutes.
Annotation: Dr. Rima Rudd, health literacy expert, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, explains health literacy.
Health Impact Reviews: A Step Toward Health Equity in All Policies. Year Developed: 2014. Source: Northwest Center for Public Health Practice. Presenter(s): Christy Hoff, MPH; Sierra Rotakhina, MPH. Type: Webinar. Level: Intermediate. Length: 60 minutes.
Annotation: Representatives from the Washington State Board of Health and Governor's Interagency Council on Health Disparities discuss how they use Health Impact Reviews (HIR) to analyze how proposed legislation or budgetary changes could impact community health. The presentation provides an overview of the HIR framework and methods, a discussion of who can request an HIR, and case examples about bullying and mental health awareness bills. Presenters also discuss their outreach efforts to state legislators and their staff to increase demand for their services.
Learning Objectives: • Describe the health impact review framework and methods. • Outline the types of legislative proposals that make good candidates for a health impact review. • Describe how public health practitioners in every arena can contribute to and benefit from this work.
Implications of Health Literacy for Public Health - Andrew Pleasant Presentation. Year Developed: 2013. Source: Institute of Medicine. Presenter(s): Andrew Pleasant. Type: Video. Level: Intermediate. Length: 15 minutes.
Annotation: Andrew Pleasant's presentation of the commissioned paper Health Literacy Around the World: Part 2, Health Literacy Efforts Within the United States and a Global Overview at the November 21, 2013 Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Health Literacy workshop Implications of Health Literacy for Public Health in Irvine, California.
Infusing Cultural and Linguistic Competence into Health Promotion Training. Year Developed: 2004. Source: Georgetown University, National Center for Cultural Competence. Presenter(s): Suzanne Bronheim, PhD; Tawara Goode. Type: Video. Level: Introductory. Length: 90 minutes (this learning opportunity is broken down into multiple sections so the user can learn at their own speed).
Annotation: This learning series discusses integrating cultural and linguistic competence into a health program framework. Six chapters address the rationale and framework for cultural competence, and its application to training personnel as well as in health agencies. The last chapter talks with people who have experienced cultural competence issues as well as MCH professionals’ work in the field around the topic. These discussions are framed around the topic of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Learning Objectives: • Learn the rationale for cultural competence in primary care. • Describe a framework for cultural and linguistic competence. • Learn how to infuse cultural and linguistic competence into health promotion training.
Special Instructions: Click on the link chapter link to view videos.
Health Literacy and Public Health: Introduction. Year Developed: n.a.. Source: New York City, Long Island, Lower Tri-County Public Health Training Center. Presenter(s): n.a.. Type: Online Course. Level: Introductory. Length: Self-paced. Part 2
Annotation: This self-paced online course introduces the concept of health literacy, provides strategies for considering literacy when creating public health messages for the general public and provides strategies for considering literacy in direct public health services to the public. The second part of this online course introduces the concept of health literacy, provides strategies for considering literacy when creating public health messages for the general public, and provides strategies for considering literacy in direct public health services to the public.
Learning Objectives: • Define fundamental literacy. • Define health literacy. • Describe how health literacy relates to public health. • List the four domains of health literacy. • Give an example of each of the four domains of health literacy. • List some coping strategies people use to compensate for their low literacy skills. • List some groups that are more likely to be less literate. • List some reasons why people may have low literacy. • List the consequences of low health literacy for individuals. • Describe why people, regardless of literacy skills, may fail to understand health information. • Give examples of how low literacy affects the essential services of public health. • List seven barriers to good communication in public health. • Provide an example for each barrier. • List seven techniques to improve health communication. • Define plain language. • Describe three communication strategies you can apply in your daily work.
Continuing Education: 1.5 CHES; 1.5 CME; 1.5 CNE Contact Hours