Introduction to Science and Health Communication

**This course has been retired and is no longer being maintained. An updated version is available HERE***

This short course will cover topics including: how science/health communication happens, who does it, the challenges of communicating science/health, science literacy and best practices for effectively communicating science/health information to the public.

This training is comprised of four, self-paced sections. Estimated completion time is 40 minutes.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize that effective transfer of knowledge is active and engaging. 
  • Critique the premise that science and health communication aides the public in making informed decisions that have a direct impact on public health policy.
  • Understand the process of science/health communication.
  • Identify common challenges that hinder the communication process.
  • Describe how to avoid common mistakes when communicating science and health to people.

Target Audience:  Social Workers, Public Information/ Media Specialists, Teacher/ Faculty, Public Safety Communications

Duration: ~ 40 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 1.0 CHES

CHES Provider number: 99036

Disclosures: The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

Format:  Web-based, Self –study

Created/ Updated:  2015

Author(s): Yvonne Price

Skill Level: Beginner
CHES Event ID#: 26943
Category 1 Credits: 1.0
Continuing Competency Credits: 1.0
Advanced Credits: 0
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Secondary Tier: Tier Two
Primary Domain: Communication Skills