Educating About Crisis and Emergency Risk

Description

This training module explores the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in crisis and emergency risk communication. It covers key principles of effective communication, strategies for reducing fear and misinformation, and the challenges CHWs may face in emergency response efforts, such as vaccine education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Target Audience

This training video will be helpful to Community Health Workers (CHWs), public health professionals, emergency response teams, and community leaders responsible for crisis communication and emergency preparedness.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

1. Understand the role of CHWs in crisis and emergency risk communication.
2. Apply key principles of effective communication to provide accurate and timely information.
3. Identify barriers to effective communication and strategies to overcome them.
4. Address misinformation and promote community trust during public health emergencies.