I Taught it, But Did They Hear Me?--Verbal Health Literacy in Action
NOTE: Verbal & written health literacy can be combined into one session, or an combined introductory session and a breakout workshop.
Healthcare providers are increasingly recognizing the need to incorporate principles of health literacy in their practice to insure their interventions have the intended impact. Half of all Americans, regardless of education level, have difficultly understanding and interpreting verbal and written health information and instructions. This educational program gives not only an overview techniques to improve communication with clients, students or parents, but demonstrates immediately useful tools to improve your 1 to 1 teaching and communication skills. Attendees go home with the skills to improve getting their verbal message.
While most nurses don’t think of health literacy as the top of their list when asked for continuing education needs, attendees at this session go home saying “this was the best and most useful presentation I have ever attended.” Attendee at Kansas School Nurse Organization keynote.
Health literacy is the hidden “I don’t know what I don’t know” topic.
While most nurses don’t think of health literacy as the top of their list when asked for continuing education needs, attendees at this session go home saying “this was the best and most useful presentation I have ever attended.” Attendee at Kansas School Nurse Organization keynote.
Health literacy is the hidden “I don’t know what I don’t know” topic.
Audience: School nurses & social workers; primary, secondary and tertiary care providers and their staff; public and community service agencies; health education organizations.
Options: 1-2 hr verbal-only class. (1-3 hr in combination with written health literacy) Keynote, general session or breakout. More time includes hands-on activities for greater retention and learning.