Learner Perspectives on Health Literacy Education in Undergraduate Curriculum: a Panel Discussion
Track: Education
Earn 1 CE Credit (Expires May 2024)
Learning Objectives
1. Demonstrate ways to integrate health literacy into curriculum to help learners improve health and well-being of their community.
2. Learn about the health literacy knowledge and skills obtained from the panelists and how they plan to use it in industry.
3. Gain a deeper perspective on the importance of incorporating health literacy training into undergraduate health programs.
Presenter(s)
Joyvina Evans, PhD MSPH MSA, Assistant Professor - Howard University
Taylor M. Gwinn, Student - Howard University
Karina Jackson, Student - Howard University
Alyssia Potts, n/a, Student - Howard University
Taylor Hogan, Student - Howard University
Session summary: Undergraduate learners enrolled in health programs are enthusiastic about their education, helping their community, and future career opportunities. This discussion will highlight the need for incorporating health literacy education into undergraduate degree programs. The panel consists of graduating seniors representing a Health Management program who will share how their learning associated with Health Literacy and Implicit Bias has equipped them to engage with diverse communities and work to improve health literacy and health equity gaps. Institutions that commit to including training on health literacy, implicit bias, and health equity will better prepare students for industry and beyond.
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