Health Communication (edX)

Health Communication (edX)
Course Auditing
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A basic understanding of healthcare systems and an interest in communication and public health will be beneficial.
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Health Communication (edX)
Designed during the difficult months of the COVID pandemic in 2021 to capture the rapidly evolving health communication landscape, this course enables you to deal with “infodemics”, managing the infodemic in a public health crisis for better health outcomes.

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Learn the challenges of communicating about health to different stakeholders, explore various theoretical frameworks and learn practical techniques to enhance your communication strategies.

This course will cover health literacy, message development, cultural competency, digital media, interpersonal communication, and ethical considerations in health communication.

Target Audience: This course is designed for healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, communication specialists, health educators, policymakers, and individuals interested in the field of health communication. It caters to both early-career professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge, as well as experienced professionals aiming to stay updated with the latest communication strategies in public health.


What you’ll learn:

- Role of effective health communication in promoting public health and improving health outcomes

- Communication theories and principles to develop targeted health messages for diverse populations

- Strategies to enhance health literacy and improve health information comprehension

- Cultural competence in health communication to address the needs and preferences of diverse communities

- Interpersonal communication skills to establish rapport, trust, and collaboration with patients, colleagues, and stakeholders

- Ethical challenges in health communication, including issues related to privacy, consent, and health disparities

- Digital media platforms and technologies to disseminate health information and engage with audiences effectively



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Course Auditing
137.00 EUR
A basic understanding of healthcare systems and an interest in communication and public health will be beneficial.

MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.