Delivering Health Information Resources Across Languages and Cultures

Class Experience Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

This class is no longer accepting registrations

This 4-hour CE class  is designed to assist librarians and others who work with diverse populations in locating health information. The resources presented are selected for their emphasis on providing culturally relevant information in the preferred language of the population. Background information on refugees and immigrants in the U.S. and their unique health issues will be presented.

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct

Objectives:
  1. Explain the current landscape of refugees, immigrants, and migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the United States.
  2. Summarize the difference between cultural competence and humility and how they influence workplace environments.
  3. Identify reliable websites from the National Library of Medicine, along with other sites that provide quality health information in multiple languages.
  4. Apply what is learned in order to develop an outreach project or service.

Class Details

Date(s): September 4, 2024 - October 2, 2024
Platform: Moodle
CE Credits: 4.00
CE Categories: CHIS Level 1, CHIS Level 2
Class Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
This is a National NNLM class.
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Class Contacts

Host/Instructor: Bennie Finch, George Strawley
Technical Assistance: Rebecca Brown