This course text outlines the objectives and content for a professional continuing education course on consumer health information (CHI) services. Topics covered include: (1) trends in medical consumerism and self-health care; (2) health information needs of consumers; (3) the role of the library in CHI, including legal ramifications; (4) collection development and material selection; (5) reference tools and techniques; (6) other CHI services; (7) networking and library cooperation; (8) community linkages, public relations, and funding; (9) training of library personnel; and (10) suggestions on starting a CHI service. A 52-item bibliography is included. (MES)