Global Certificate in Addressing Health Inequities: Communication

• Cross-cultural Communication in Healthcare: Understanding and addressing health inequities requires effective cross-cultural communication. This unit will cover strategies for building cultural competence, empathy, and respect in patient communication. • Health Literacy and Clear Communication: This unit will focus on the importance of health literacy in addressing health inequities. Participants will learn how to communicate complex health information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. • Social Determinants of Health and Communication: This unit will explore the social determinants of health and their impact on communication. Participants will learn how to identify and address social determinants that contribute to health inequities. • Community Engagement and Communication: This unit will cover strategies for engaging communities in health communication efforts. Participants will learn how to build trust, establish partnerships, and facilitate two-way communication with communities. • Advocacy and Communication: This unit will focus on the role of advocacy in addressing health inequities. Participants will learn how to use communication strategies to advocate for policy changes that address social determinants of health. • Technology and Health Communication: This unit will explore the use of technology in health communication. Participants will learn how to use digital tools and platforms to reach diverse audiences and address health inequities. • Media and Health Communication: This unit will cover the role of media in shaping health perceptions and behaviors. Participants will learn how to work with media to promote health equity and combat health misinformation. • Evaluation and Communication: This unit will focus on the importance of evaluation in health communication. Participants will learn how to measure the impact of communication efforts and use data to improve communication strategies.