How to Find Health Information on the Internet

This course will begin with an introduction to the theories on how people search the Internet and how these approaches may help or hinder one’s ability to arrive at appropriate health decisions. Different methods for seeking Internet health information will be presented. The class will highlight the types of websites and strategies that are most conducive to searching for health information, such as troubling health symptoms, finding quality healthcare providers and reaching out to others who may have a similar health situation. The second component of this course will discuss how to safely and securely search the Internet to optimize the security of your personal health information and to protect your computer from viruses.

Course Code
500558