Health Literacy Through Plain Language and Teach-back Approaches (On Demand-No CE)
Self-paced
Full course description
PLEASE NOTE: No CE or certificate are available in this free version of the course.
If you are seeking CE or a certificate of completion, you will need to enroll in the paid CE version: https://www.mitrainingcenter.org/courses/hlpla0526ce
This recorded training will explore how employing health literacy concepts can improve interactions with community members, specifically the teach-back method and plain language.
This training was originally presented in April 2026.
Note on Accessibility: This training includes closed captions, a written transcript, and a copy of the slides.
Audience
Public health professionals responsible for communicating health information and/or engaging with various populations
Learning Objectives
- Describe health literacy and its importance in your work
- Discuss how to apply health equity concepts to your work
- Explain the teach-back method, including when, why, and how to use this technique
- Describe at least 2 plain language principles to more effectively communicate ideas
Instructor
Mariah Treece, BS, Health Literacy Coordinator, Columbus Public Health
Sponsors
This training was a collaboration of the Region V Public Health Training Center and Columbus Public Health (OH).
The Region V Public Health Training Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31684 Public Health Training Centers ($940,000). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by Region V PHTC, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
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