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Online course

Access and Use of Scientific Information in Health

Photo credit: PAHO
Photo credit: PAHO

Course details

Year developed
2024
Language(s)
English, Portuguese, International, Spanish
Certification
Yes
Target audience
Target audiences
Health workers
Management & Organization
Researchers
Policy makers / MoH

About this course

The Access and Use of Scientific Information in Health course is an initiative of the Latin American and Caribbean Center for Information in Health Science BIREME/ OPS/WHO. It aims to improve performance and promote research autonomy. Each module presents complete content on the topic addressed and can be accessed independently.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the main sources of health information.
• Identify the types of studies available.
• Relate information to specific needs.
• Know and apply health terminology.
• Elaborate search expression - resources and syntax.