Communicating Through COVID-19 and Beyond Impact and Insights from Public Health
Self-paced
1 credit
Full course description
Description
This training emphasizes the key traits and skills necessary for effective public health communication. It focuses on the importance of digital literacy, plain language, accessibility, and utilizing resources like toolkits and misinformation alerts. It also highlights the role of social media strategy in public health outreach.
Target Audience
This training is designed for public health professionals, communication specialists, and educators involved in crafting and disseminating health information. It is also beneficial for those seeking to improve their skills in crisis communication and community engagement.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Recognize the traits of effective public health communicators, including resilience, adaptability, and trustworthiness.
- Understand the value of plain language and accessibility in public health communications.
- Leverage resources like the Booster Dose Toolkit and Misinformation Alerts to support accurate messaging.
- Develop social media strategies that enhance public health outreach and community engagement.