Making Sense of Numbers (November 6, 2024)

Class Experience Level
Beginner

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Numeracy  is the ability to access, use, interpret, and communicate mathematical information and ideas, to engage in and manage mathematical demands of a range of situations in adult life. (CDC, 2021).  Numeracy literacy can be a challenge not only for individuals receiving health information, but also for those providing information. This 90 minute/1.5 credit hour webinar is an introduction to communicating numerical health information. It is designed for anyone who wants to improve communication of health information that involves numeracy and communicating numbers.

Class Resources:
Making Sense of Numbers Handout (Word)
Making Sense of Numbers Slides (PPT)
Objectives:
  • Define numeracy, risk, outcome, benefit, statistics, relative risk, and absolute risk as they relate to numerical health information
  • Explain risk and benefit (numeracy) of health information from an individual’s perspective
  • Interpret and evaluate numerical health information
  • Communicate numerical health information to others
  • Recognize Medline plus as a resource for numerical health information

Class Recording

Class Details

Date(s): November 6, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Platform: Zoom
CE Credits: 1.50
CE Categories: CHES, CHIS Level 1, CHIS Level 2, CNE
Class Experience Level: Beginner
This is a National NNLM class.
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Making Sense of Numbers: Communicating Numerical Health Information

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Class Contacts

Host/Instructor: Carolann Curry, April Hobbs
Technical Assistance: Molly Knapp

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