{"id":13896,"date":"2021-04-16T10:29:40","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T15:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/gmr\/?p=13896"},"modified":"2021-04-16T10:29:40","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T15:29:40","slug":"chis-learning-plan-interim-guidance-april-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/2021\/04\/chis-learning-plan-interim-guidance-april-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"CHIS Learning Plan Interim Guidance April 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many of our classes will pause Friday, April 16 \u2013 Monday, May 17, 2021, as NNLM refreshes for a new 5- year cycle. Recordings for select CHIS classes are available on YouTube during the pause. Contact nto@utah.edu<\/a> for information about obtaining continuing education credit.<\/p>\n

What is CHIS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

CHIS stands for Consumer Health Information Specialization, a program by the Medical Library Association (MLA). CHIS is recognition for the accomplishment of acquiring new health information skills through training about providing health information services to consumers. NNLM provides free, online training in support of CHIS.<\/p>\n

Why Get a CHIS?<\/h2>\n

Library workers know the value of accurate information. Enhance and expand your skills with evidence-based knowledge and resources that will make you a confident, expert provider of health information to your community. CHIS shows employers, colleagues, and the public that you are committed to offering quality consumer health information services, and to staying current with consumer health information resources, technologies, and services.<\/p>\n

How to Earn CHIS credits<\/h2>\n

Level 1<\/h3>\n

12 hours of approved continuing education, must cover CHIS core competencies 1-5<\/p>\n

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  1. Know the Community<\/li>\n
  2. Know the Health Consumer<\/li>\n
  3. Knowledge of Subject Matter and Existing Resources<\/li>\n
  4. Health Information Evaluation<\/li>\n
  5. Communication and Instruction<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Level 2<\/h3>\n

    12 additional hours of continuing education, cannot be classes you took to earn Level 1, must cover competencies 6-8<\/p>\n

    6. Literacy and Health Literacy<\/p>\n

    7. Technology and Health<\/p>\n

    8. Ethical and Legal Issues<\/p>\n

    To Earn CHIS Level One or Two<\/h2>\n

    Take any combination of the classes below to cover the competencies required. See this grid<\/a> for which competencies these classes cover and to track your credits. Take the remaining number of CE hours you need either from the courses in any list below.<\/p>\n

    Classes with CHIS Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n