Communicating for Health reviews the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively communicate about public health issues and programs. General topics covered include developing strategic communications plans to advance public health issues, responding effectively during public health emergencies, and utilizing multiple tools and channels to reach different audiences with public health information. Participants will draw upon communications challenges from their own work to explore strategic solutions.
Learning Objectives
Learners in this course will:
- Increase their ability to identify communication strategies for a public health issue.
- Identify key principles of risk communication.
- Understand strategies for working with the media to promote public health policy goals.
- Engage with social media tools to promote health issues for the public and for focusing on different audiences.
Instructor
Sierra Elston
Public Health Management Certificate Faculty
Intended Audience
This training is designed for local, state, and tribal public health professionals working as program managers, management, and other leadership roles.
Format
This is a live training that can be offered upon request to organizations or teams. This training is typically offered through a set of weekly interactive webinars with breakout activities on Zoom.
Cost
This training is supported, in part, by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant. The cost varies depending on the number of participants and other factors. Contact us to discuss bringing this to your organization or team.
Time Commitment
The training is divided into eight, 90-minute sessions. Sessions consist of short lectures, breakout activities that allow for practicing the materials, and engaging with others in group discussions. There is no additional time commitment for participants outside of the live sessions.
Participant Statement
Various backgrounds, embodiments, and experiences are essential to the critical thinking endeavor at the heart of education. NWCPHP brings this principle to our programs and trainings and expects participants to as well.
Questions
For more information or to discuss how to bring this training to your organization or team, contact Christine Ector.
