(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine)
Registration is open for the asynchronous online NNLM class “Delivering Health Information Resources Across Languages and Cultures”. It will last from Wednesday, September 4, to Tuesday, October 2. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration.
This 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.
Objectives:
- Explain the current landscape of refugees, immigrants, and migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the United States.
- Summarize the difference between cultural competence and humility and how they influence workplace environments.
- Identify reliable websites from the National Library of Medicine, along with other sites that provide quality health information in multiple languages.
- Apply what is learned in order to develop an outreach project or service.
This class is worth 4.00 hours of CE credit at CHIS Levels 1 and 2. The experience levels are “Beginner”, “Intermediate”, and “Advanced”. This is a National NNLM class.
For more information, and to register, please go here. Registering requires having an NNLM user account. Create one here.