HLTLIT X203 - Health Literacy - The Effects of Aging on Health Literacy
This course explores how aging affects an individual’s ability to understand and apply health information. Participants will examine physical, cognitive, psychological, and social changes that influence health literacy in older adults. Through this training, health professionals will gain practical strategies for engaging older learners and improving communication to support healthy aging.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced: A course that is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes, and more.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take approximately 5 hours to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires viewing all module content and earning a passing score on any included assessments. A certificate of completion will be awarded.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable Internet connection
- Use Google Chrome browser for Windows or MacOS (ensure both browser and OS are up to date)
- Canvas relies on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for accessibility compliance
- Tablet and smartphone compatible (iOS 7+/Android 4.2+); desktop or laptop preferred
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
What You’ll Learn
- Describe the aging process and how it impacts learning and comprehension
- Define the scope of the health literacy challenge among older adults
- Identify characteristics of older adult learners and their implications for health education
- Recognize barriers to teaching older adults and apply strategies to support effective learning
What You’ll Earn
- A certificate of completion issued by The Ohio State University’s Professional and Continuing Education program
Additional Information
For accessibility support, please contact the College of Medicine Digital Accessibility Coordinator at DigitalAccessibility@osumc.edu.
Contact Us
For questions about enrollment, payment options, technology support, or course records, please contact our Enrollment Support team. Inquiries are typically answered within 24 business hours.
For questions about course content or learning objectives, please contact the instructional team at ScarletCanvasMedEd@osu.edu.