Introduction to Health Literacy

This learning camp is an introductory course about the basic principles of Health Literacy and the Teach-back method. Learners will have the opportunity to apply these principles to clinical situations in an interactive online class.

By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

• Identify patients and family’s education needs.
• Assess patients and their family’s readiness to learn.
• Find, access, and navigate patient education resources.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient and family education teaching.
• Recognize the basic principles of health literacy.
• Advocate for health literacy and teach back as key-elements of patient safety and care.

This continuing education (CE) course is offered through Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford by the Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry (CPEI). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider Number 9713.

Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry is accredited as provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).

• Number of BRN Contact Hours: 3.4 hours
• Number of ANCC Contact Hours: 3.4 hours

• Anyone who would like to learn more about the basic principles of Health Literacy and the Teach-back method.

• Stanford Children's Health Employees = $50 (plus admin fees)
• General Admission = $65 (plus admin fees)

For Stanford Children's Health Employees:

• Register using your stanfordchildrens.org work email and SCH employee ID number.
• Please be advised that the Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry (CPE&I) accepts card payments ONLY for course fees and materials. Transfer of Funds are no longer accepted. Employees seeking reimbursement for educational expenses must obtain their manager's approval through AccessHR. Employees must submit proof of completion and receipts upon completion of a course to be reimbursed. Click for Reimbursement Guidelines.

• Log in to with the email address you used to register and manage your registration.
• Join Waitlist: Please note that being on the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment to the course but it certainly increases your chances when an opening becomes available. Our waitlist is maintained on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon seat availability, you will be contacted automatically with further instructions on how to register.

• FULL REFUND for cancellations at least 2 weeks prior to course date.
• PARTIAL REFUND for cancellations less than 2 weeks prior to course date. A $35 cancellation fee will be deducted from the total amount you have paid.
• NO REFUND for cancellations less than 5 days prior to course date.
• For SCH Employees: NO SHOWS or cancellations on the day of class are considered unexcused absences. Managers will be notified. A medical note may be required in the event of illness or medical emergencies.
• Cancellation by CPEI: Schedules, venues and details are subject to change and cancellation. Registered participants will be provided with as much advance notice as possible if this should occur. If CPEI cancels class, full refund will be given.
• Email [email protected] to request cancellation and refund.

For registration assistance and inquiries about the classes we offer, email us at [email protected].

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