This is great information. One of the courses in our associate degree
programs, Communications, now includes as one of the outcomes, "Develop
and increase health literacy through an exploration of health issues,
trends, and terms." I'm helping faculty find effective ways to meet this
outcome and this discussion list is most valuable. Thanks to all!

 

Maureen Lawlor, Ph.D., R.T., (R), (N)

Faculty Coordinator

Pima Medical Institute

9709 Third Avenue NE, Suite 400

Seattle, WA 98115

(206) 322-6100

 

Do, all day, with all your heart, with joy and energy.

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From: healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Jen Kimbrough
JBKIMBRO
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 9:16 AM
To: The Health and Literacy Discussion List
Subject: [HealthLiteracy 2126] Re: Health Literacy Curriculum

 

We include cultural competency, communication skills, teach-back
training, adult learning & memory, and the idea of "universal
precautions" for health literacy in our provider trainings.  I'm sure
there are more pieces to include!!

 

Good luck & please share your final product.  I would love to know what
is working for others.

Jen Kimbrough, PhD 
Associate Director
Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
336.217.9737

 

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From: "Neal, Donna Vick" <DN0913 at ecu.edu>
Sent by: healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov
Date: 07/13/2008 07:14PM
Subject: [HealthLiteracy 2127] Health Literacy Curriculum

To improve health outcomes we must find ways to overcome the challenge
of low health literacy. A key to meeting this challenge is better
trained healthcare providers. I have been an educator in a respiratory
therapy program for 15 years. Two of the major units included in the
curriculum are patient communication and patient education. However,
there has been little focus on health literacy. I would like to develop
a more comprehensive health literacy curriculum that can be used to
supplement the content that is currently taught. Having said that, I am
soliciting ideas for a health literacy curriculum. Any information would
be helpful. 

  

Donna Neal 

Respiratory Therapist/Educator 

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