On-Demand CE | Health Literacy: The New Vital Sign

Health Literacy: The New Vital Sign

Presented by Sue McWilliams, DNP, MSN, RN

This one-hour webinar discussed health literacy and the impact on patient care. Learn who is at risk for low health literacy and the importance of this new vital sign for you and your client. The webinar discussed the role of social media and how it may impact your client’s health. The speaker identified specific steps you can take to help your advocacy clients. This program is being co-hosted by CampaignZERO.

Objectives:

1. Identify leading causes of low health literacy.
2. Describe the impact low health literacy has on health outcomes.
3. Explain the impact of social media on health literacy.

About the Presenter:

Sue McWilliams, DNP, MSN, RN Assistant Clinical Professor, Northern Arizona University, School of Nursing

CEU Information:

Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA):

This session is available for BCPA CEs (1 CE). Your purchase includes access to the event recording that originally took place on March 30, 2021. It also includes materials related to the presentation (slides, Q&A, etc.).

In order to receive your BCPA 1.0 CE credit as per PACB requirements, you must complete a post-assessment. Instructions for how to access the recording and assessment will be provided via email after completing registration. Certificates will be mailed electronically within 5-7 business days.

Approval Statement: HealthAdvocateX Program, “Health Literacy: The New Vital Sign” is approved for 1 General CE. These CEs satisfy the requirements for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA).

Supports BCPA Competency or Ethical Standard:

• Empowerment, Autonomy, Rights, and Equity
• Medical Knowledge and the Healthcare System

This on-demand Continuing Education course is a webinar recording from HealthAdvocateX, which took place on March 30, 2021. This on-demand recording will expire on March 29, 2023.

If you have any questions, please email info@HealthAdvocateX.org