Announcing New CHIS Level 2 Classes: Elevate Your Skills and Make a Difference

Posted by Bobbi Newman on July 2nd, 2024 Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health
Tags: CHIS CE, CHIS level 2

We are excited to announce the addition of three new Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) Level 2 classes! As health information professionals, we understand our crucial role in providing reliable, accessible health information to our communities. CHIS Level 2 certification is designed to enhance your expertise and skills further, empowering you to make a more significant impact in promoting health literacy and equity.

The Value of CHIS Level 2 Certification

CHIS Level 2 builds upon the foundational knowledge gained in Level 1, delving deeper into advanced concepts and practical applications. This certification is particularly valuable for those committed to excellence in consumer health information services. Here’s why CHIS Level 2 is a game-changer for health information professionals:

1. Advanced Skills and Knowledge: CHIS Level 2 equips you with advanced skills in understanding issues related to health literacy, awareness of current technology trends related to health information, and familiarity with ethical and legal matters related to providing health information.
2. Enhanced Credibility: Earning a CHIS Level 2 certification demonstrates your commitment to professional development and excellence in consumer health information. It improves your credibility and positions you as a trusted resource within your community and among your peers.
3. Practical Application: The courses in CHIS Level 2 are designed with practical application in mind. You will learn how to implement and manage health information services that address the specific needs of diverse populations, thereby promoting health equity and reducing disparities.
4. Improved Outcomes: By enhancing your skills and knowledge through CHIS Level 2, you are better equipped to contribute to improved health outcomes in your community. Your ability to deliver high-quality, accurate health information can help individuals make informed health decisions and lead healthier lives.

Join the New CHIS Level 2 Classes

We invite you to enroll in our newly launched CHIS Level 2 classes and take the next step in your professional journey. These on-demand classes are designed to be engaging and informative. Participating will give you valuable insights and tools to help you better serve your community and advance your career.

New CHIS Level 2 Classes

Each new on-demand class provides one continuing education credit and covers one of the three competencies for CHIS level 2. After completing the three classes, you will need nine more CE hours to complete your class. You can earn those from any of our upcoming courses or recorded classes.

C6: Literacy and Health Literacy

• This module is provided as a separate NNLM class. Learners can register and complete the 1-hour NNLM tutorial Health Literacy On-Demand for CHIS Level 2 credit. This class also qualifies for continuing education toward NCHEC Certified Health Educator Specialist (CHES©) and Certified Nurse Educator credit (CNE)
• Developed by Nora Barnett, MSLIS, AHIP, Health Professions Outreach Specialist at Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 6, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

C7: Technology and Health

• This module explores technology trends such as the benefits & challenges of health smartphone apps, the transformative and disruptive potential of artificial intelligence in health information and healthcare delivery, and current technology trends in healthcare and consumer health such as genetic testing, the digital divide, and health, and personal health records (PHRs) and electronic health records. Content is delivered through readings and a quiz.
• Developed by Bobbi Newman, MLIS, MA, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist, Region 6, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

C8: Ethics and Legal Issues

• This module delves into ethical and legal issues of providing consumer health information. It identifies various library association codes of ethics and additional professional guidance tools, discusses the importance of ethical principles in guiding our work as health information professionals, and differentiates between providing quality health information versus providing health care advice. Content is delivered through readings, case studies, and a quiz.
• Carolyn Martin, MLS, AHIP, Outreach and Education Coordinator, Region 5, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, reviewed by Michelynn McKnight, PhD, AHIP, Retired &

Learn more and register here.

ABOUT Bobbi Newman
Bobbi Newman (MLIS, MA) is the Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist for NNLM R6 at the University of Iowa. She is the author of Fostering Wellness in the Workplace: A Guide for Libraries. She developed the popular NNLM course “Wellness in the Library Workplace.” Bobbi is a mindfulness student and a member of Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH). She currently serves as a member of the Advisory Board for Let’s Move in Libraries. She divides her time between her dog, reading fantasy and nonfiction, playing video games, crafting, kayaking, biking, and gardening.

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