Class Experience Level
Beginner
How are health communication and health literacy connected? How can you be more effective in providing health information to consumers, patients, clients, library patrons and your community? This 1 hour webinar introduces the concepts of health literacy and health communication, outlines components of clear health communication, and identifies online resources from NLM, government agencies and other recognized resources for health literacy and health communication.
By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct
Class Resources:
Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy Handout (Word)
Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy Handout (Word)
Objectives:
- Define health literacy
- Describe universal precautions for health literacy
- Name 3 components of clear health communication
- Identify 3 online resources you can use as tools to promote health literacy
Class Details
Date(s): December 10, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Platform: Zoom
CE Credits: 1.00
CE Categories: Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES), Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS), Level 1 , Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS), Level 2
This is a National NNLM class.
Class Contacts
Host/Instructor: Nick Vera
Technical Assistance: Samantha Nunn
Can't join us live?
Register anyway and you'll receive the recording after the event.