HLTH431H

Recommended: HLTH 371; or equivalent. Repeatable to 0 credit. Credit only granted for: HLTH431 or HLTH498L. Formerly: HLTH498L. This course introduces the concept of health literacy and develops the knowledge and skills to understand the field and engage productively about health literacy with healthcare providers, systems, and policy makers. The class explores diverse perspectives about health information and communication, and different pathways and strategies to help create the conditions for more informed and engaged individuals and communities.