Health 2.0: Implications for Care

This course will provide an overview of Web 2.0 and how it is used in the health, social work, and mental health fields, referred to as Health 2.0. It will also explore how Health 2.0 affects access to health information and ultimately clients' healthcare decisions. Internet health information seeking patterns and practitioners' and clients' perceptions of the Internet as a source of health information will also be discussed. Due to ease of accessing health information on the Internet, practitioners will need to be knowledgeable in assisting their clients to critically evaluate such information.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Discuss general Internet usage patterns and the prevalence of individuals seeking health information online.
  2. Define Web 2.0, Health 2.0, and various Internet technologies with applications in health care.
  3. Evaluate the merits and limitations of Health 2.0, including the role of Web 2.0 in promoting interprofessional collaborations and practice for healthcare providers.
  4. Explain how practitioners can assist patients/clients in evaluating the validity and reliability of online health information, including implications of health literacy.

Additional Information

Partner: 
NetCE
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.00 ANCC
  • 3.00 Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Course opens: 
04/01/2024
Course expires: 
03/31/2027
Cost:
$21.00
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.00 ANCC
  • 3.00 Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Price

Cost:
$21.00
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NetCE Course Number: 91054

This course is offered through NetCE.

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