HSV 4860 - Health Literacy Practices

Examines the complexity of health literacy and the central role that literacy strategies play in today’s health system. Students will also be exposed to the new national agenda regarding health literacy and the developing programs around the country. They will use the health literacy national plan and the universal precautions tool kit in developing good strategic practices in a particular health or human services setting. Particular emphasis will be placed on low health literacy, including populations at risk, research, measurement tools, writing in plain language; health communication techniques; and organizational approaches. Students will practice adjusting complex information into plain language both orally and in written formats.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors in Health Informatics and Information Management, majors in Interdisciplinary Health Services, majors Interdisciplinary Health Services with a concentration in Occupational Therapy and all related pre-programs.

Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 4: Oral Communication.