COMM 5118 - Health Literacy

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Communication

Description:

This course is designed to examine the current understanding of health literacy in the context of communication and to build skills in plain-language verbal and written communication and intervention strategies. The course will focus on: (1) relationships between health literacy and health care access, health outcomes, and health disparities; (2) assessment of health literacy in different communities; (3) plain-language strategies for written and verbal communication; and (4) designing intervention strategies for individuals with limited health literacy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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