The MLA Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) offers training in providing health information services to consumers and recognition for the accomplishment of acquiring new health information skills. Most CHIS courses are offered by the Network of of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) at no cost. It is easy to meet the requirements for both levels with NNLM courses. MLA charges a modest fee (members: $55, non-members: $75) for reviewing applications and granting certificates. NNLM generously sponsors the CHIS application fee for library staff and students. Click here to apply for NNLM to cover your application fee.
CHIS is organized around eight Core Competencies for Providing Consumer Health Information Services and two levels of accomplishment.