(via Sarah Wade, Campbell University)
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) has the following 3 CE classes scheduled. Please visit the individual class pages for more information and to register.
NOTE: The NNLM website is undergoing some major changes. Your registration confirmation and calendar invite may display the time incorrectly. The correct times are below.
“Providing Multilingual and Multicultural Health Information”
Wednesday, September 29, at 11:00 AM CDT
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. Participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with the features and scope of several Internet resources.
Register here. This 60-minute, 1-CE class takes place in WebEx.
“ClinicalTrials.gov for Librarians”
Thursday, September 30, at 1:00 PM CDT
ClinicalTrials.gov is the openly available federal registry and results database of publicly and privately funded clinical studies conducted in the United States and around the world. This class is eligible for Consumer Health Information Specialization continuing education credit awarded by the Medical Library Association.
Register here. This 60-minute, 1-CE class takes place in WebEx.
“Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection”
Tuesday, October 19, at 1:00 PM CDT
How are health communication and health literacy connected? How can you be more effective in providing health information to consumers, patients, clients, library patrons and your community? This 1 hour webinar introduces the concepts of health literacy and health communication, outlines components of clear health communication, and identifies online resources from NLM, government agencies and other recognized resources for health literacy and health communication.
Register here. This 60-minute, 1-CE class takes place in WebEx.