Competency information

Details

Identify the target audience and characterise their needs and prior knowledge.

Considerations

  • How to identify the target audience.
  • How to characterise the needs and prior knowledge of the audience.
  • Principles of presenting information for the public, including the use of clear unambiguous language, i.e. non-scientific language that should be easily understood.
  • How to ensure information is presented in a way that recognises and respects different cultures.
  • Communicating with people who have a hearing or visual impairment.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Create and deliver clear, concise and appropriate presentations for the relevant audience, e.g. the public, professional organisations, other healthcare professionals, decision makers.