Learning Objectives
- Learn to recognize
several authoritative, health-related
web sites commonly used for general
health information for the public;
- Find health-related
materials written in various languages;
- Be introduced to
different formats for presenting
current, authoritative health information;
- Be able to evaluate
aspects of a quality health web site; and
- Be introduced to
web sites that discuss literacy
and cultural competency issues.
Supported Competencies
This section helps
health educators fulfill one of the
ten essential services of public
health: to inform, educate, and empower
people about health issues. In
addition, the resources explored
in this section help public health
workers meet the following two core
competencies within the communication
domain:
- Effectively presents
accurate demographic, statistical,
programmatic, and scientific information
for professional and lay audiences;
and
- Leads and participates
in groups to address specific issues.
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