This class is designed for anyone interested in providing consumer health information to their community, with a focus on libraries and information centers. The goal of this class is to allow learners to earn up to 5 continuing education credit hours towards the Level 1 Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) from the Medical Library Association by taking modules 1-5. In addition, modules that address competencies 7-8 are available to go toward Level 2.
Separate modules cover each Level 1 CHIS competency:
- Module 1: Know the Community
- Module 2: Know the Health Consumer
- Module 3: Knowledge of Subject Matter and Resources
- Module 4: Evaluation of Health Information
- Module 5: Communication, Reference, and Instruction
Additional modules that cover Level 2 CHIS competencies:
- Module 7: Technology and Health
- Module 8: Ethics and Legal Issues
Modules can be completed in any order.
Each Module takes about 1 hour to complete and includes a reading and a knowledge check.
This class is provided entirely online and self-paced through the Moodle learning management system.
Resource URL: https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class-catalog/chis-on-demand
Learning Objectives
- Define the terms consumer health, health literacy, and health misinformation
- List issues and barriers faced by health information seekers that might have an effect on their information-seeking behaviors
- Understand the library’s role in providing non-biased, appropriate, and relevant health information that is not medical advice to meet the needs of users.
Agenda
- Reading
- Quiz
MLA CE Credits: 1
Course Includes
- 2 Lessons
- Course Certificate