Description:

In this two-hour live online class, students will explore best practices in working with health questions, and learn about the best consumer health resources available online.  

Health information on the web is plentiful, however, finding the best resources is an intimidating challenge. In this two-hour online class, students will explore answers to 20 consumer health reference questions like, “Can you help me find a resource that evaluates the quality of care at nursing homes in my area? Is there conclusive evidence that Echinacea is an effective immune system stimulator?     Students will have an opportunity to explore consumer health reference resources further in an exercise after class.  

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this class students will be able to:

• Identify quality consumer health sites using established criteria
  
• Understand ethics and privacy issues related to answering health reference questions
  
• More effectively provide health information and appropriate referrals to patrons  
  

Contact Hours:

2 Contact Hours

Intended Audience:

Librarians and library staff who frequently work with medical information, or medical librarians wishing to refresh their knowledge of consumer health resources available online

Notes:

Please note that registrations for this class must be received at least one week prior to the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and set-up instructions. Please call the Educational Services Department at 800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days prior to the class. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Time: All web-based classes are in Eastern time.

Technical Requirements:

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Associated Training Tracks:

20 Questions - Reference Resources

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Related Items:

This class is part of the Twenty Questions: Reference Resources Track. Other classes in this track are:

20 Questions: Ready Reference 
20 Questions: U.S. Government Information 
20 Questions: History Resources
20 Questions: Science Resources

Registration:

You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering  - you may register for a class by clicking on the "Schedule" tab, and then click on the "Register" link for one of the scheduled classes.

PDF Form - you may register by printing out the registration form and faxing it to LYRASIS.