Patient Education and Health Promotion

About this course

Effective patient education and health promotion strategies

Learning objectives

• Describe foundational theories of patient education, including adult learning theory, health literacy frameworks, and self-efficacy models.
• Assess patient learning readiness, health literacy levels, and barriers to education across diverse populations.
• Select and implement evidence-based educational strategies and teaching methods appropriate to individual learner needs.
• Apply health behavior change models and motivational interviewing techniques to promote patient adherence and self-management.
• Adapt patient education approaches for special populations, including patients with cognitive impairment, limited English proficiency, and low health literacy.
• Integrate technology-based tools into patient education programs, including telehealth platforms, apps, and digital health resources.
• Evaluate patient education program effectiveness using measurable outcome metrics and quality improvement methods.
• Apply legal, ethical, and professional standards to patient education documentation and informed consent processes.

Course outline (10 modules)

1. M1Course Objectives & Financial Disclosures
2. M2Foundations of Patient Education Theory
3. M3Patient Assessment and Learning Readiness
4. M4Educational Strategies and Teaching Methods
5. M5Health Behavior Change Interventions
6. M6Special Populations and Adaptation Strategies
7. M7Technology Integration in Patient Education
8. M8Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement
9. M9Legal, Ethical, and Professional Standards
10. M10References