PUBH X410 - Basic Risk Communications Concepts
Description
In times of public health emergencies or crises, effective communication is crucial to safeguarding public health. "Basic Risk Communication Concepts," is designed for public information officers in public health agencies and related organizations.
"Basic Risk Communication Concepts'' provides a foundational understanding of the core principles of crisis and emergency risk communication (CERC). This course explores barriers to effective communication to people under stress and strategies to overcome the barriers to information processing and risk perception. In addition, how practicing sound risk communication benefits public health efforts will also be explored.
Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify the barriers to communicating effectively with people under stress or in a crisis.
- Identify strategies for overcoming barriers to information processing and risk perception.
- Recognize ways in which the timely application of basic risk communication principles and practices always benefits public health efforts.
Competencies
For CPH recertification, the following competencies may be met:
3.1. Determines communication strategies
3.2. Communicates with internal and external audiences
3.3. Responds to information, misinformation, and disinformation
3.4. Facilitates communication among individuals, groups, and organizations
4.3. Recognizes the diversity of individuals and populations
7.10. Applies critical thinking in decision making
8.5. Responds to emerging needs
Continuing Education Units
Please note that these trainings may offer different types of continuing education credits. This Learner Portal may not calculate the correct number of continuing education credits. Please refer to the Continuing Education Credits section of your course site after registration for the correct information.
Participants are eligible to receive up to 0.075 CEU or .75 (60 minute) contact hour; 1 CPH recertification credit.
Contact & Questions
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