Aim of the course:
To become literacy aware and respond sensitively to unmet literacy needs in the health care setting.
Who the course is for:
Health and social care professionals.
About the course
It will take you about 40 minutes to do the course.
This course does not save your progress or answers. We recommend you do the course in one sitting.
The course might work differently on a computer, tablet or smartphone.
The course looks at:
What is a literacy friendly approach in healthcare
Tips for using a literacy friendly approach
Resources and next steps
At the end of this course, you will:
be aware of health literacy needs and organisational barriers.
know how to use a literacy friendly approach.
understand a universal precautions approach.
learn about practical tips such as responding sensitively, using plain language and checking for understanding.
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