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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.
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.
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.
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
Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Internet. Year Developed: n.a.. Source: Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center. Presenter(s): Christopher Childs, MS. Type: Online Course. Level: Intermediate. Length: 60 minutes.
Annotation: The University of Iowa College of Public Health Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center, in cooperation with the Iowa Counties Public Health Association (ICPHA), has developed a practiced-based education course targeted toward new public health administrators and nursing administrators. The course is part of the UMPHTC’s continuing effort to provide training to strengthen the skills and knowledge of the current public health workforce. Topics discussed include how to enhance searching, and utilize databases for finding health information.
Learning Objectives: • Evaluate health information on the Internet using standard criteria. • Explain how to enhance searching in electronic resources. • Locate public health information resources on the Internet. • Identify regional and national public health training opportunities.
Special Instructions: To access this course, you first need to create an account.
Communicating with and For the Maternal and Child Health Population: Issues and Challenges. Year Developed: n.a.. Source: South Central Public Health Partnership. Presenter(s): Cathy R. Taylor, DrPH, MSN, RN. Type: Online Course. Level: Intermediate. Length: n.a..
Annotation: Title V and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs aim to improve the health of all mothers and children, yet program structures and responsibilities vary among the states, and existing systems and resources to address MCH needs are frequently sub-optimal. Effective communication and knowledge transfer skills can reinforce Title V’s role in assuring access to high quality services, translation of best practices, and the development of health policies that support improved health outcomes. Program faculty discussed successful, clear communication and knowledge transfer skills and strategies crucial to MCH health improvement and advocacy goals.
Learning Objectives: Discuss issues and challenges associated with development and delivery of clear, goal-oriented MCH messages Describe effective, clear communication and knowledge transfer strategies for delivering MCH messages to targeted audiences Identify resources to support on-going development and delivery of effective MCH messages
Special Instructions: Registration is required.
Continuing Education: 2.00 Participation/CE. Tulane Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) awards 2.00 hour(s) of credit for completing Communicating with and For the Maternal and Child Health Population: Issues and Challenges