Getting the Most from NNLM: Classes

Posted by Sarah Levin-Lederer on July 22nd, 2019 Posted in: Trainings, Webinars
Tags: professional development, Teaching, Training

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If you’re reading this blog, than you’re probably familiar with what NNLM and NNLM NER do.  And one of the big things that we do is plan, host and teach classes.  Whether we’re teaching a webinar or through Moodle, we’re working to fulfill the NNLM’s mission to “advance the progress of medicine and improve the public health by providing all U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving the public’s access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health.”

Where do our classes come from?

Classes are planned and hosted for free by NNLM staff and are taught either by staff or subject matter experts.  Class topics come from the needs of the people we serve (that’s you!).

Who is the target audience?

Classes are open to anyone who is interested and cover a wide array of health information and education topics.  Classes teach everything from NLM resources to highlighting innovative interventions from partners and funded projects.  Stay up to date on upcoming classes by following @nnlmnto on twitter or sign-up for the NER weekly newsletter.

Can I get continuing education (CE) with that?

Good news! Most NNLM webinars have some CE available.

Some NNLM classes are designed to fulfill requirements for certificate and specialization programs.  You can search the course catalogue to find classes that offer these specialization credits.

• Certified Health Information Specialist (CHIS): CHIS courses offer training in providing health information services to consumers and recognition of acquiring new health information skills.
• Disaster Information Specialist (DIS): DIS offers training in providing access to information for disaster and emergency preparedness, response and recovery.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES): CHES is a certification for individuals with a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in health education or significant coursework in the field.

What’s coming up in August from NNLM NER?

• Graphic Public Health: Comics for Health Literacy, Health Promotion, and Advocacy: Wednesday, August 7, join Meredith Li-Vollmer, Communication Specialist from Public Health-Seattle & King County, to learn about their public health graphic medicine outreach.
• Improving the Health, Safety, and Well-being of LGBTQ+ Populations: Thursday, August 22, join NNLM NER Outreach and Education Coordinator Margot Malachowski to learn about the health needs and resources available to support LGBTQ+ patrons and community members. This course is CHIS eligible.
• Are You Ready? Essential Disaster Health Information Resources for Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe: Wednesday, August 28, Get ready for September and National Preparedness month, learn about trusted, free online resources for emergency preparedness information. This course is CHIS and DIS eligible.

Search the class catalogue to find your next NNLM class and check back often as classes are added regularly.  Looking to brush up on resources and information, but don’t see what you’re looking for in the course listings?  Check out recordings of past webinars and events on the NNLM YouTube Channel.