Disability Specific Healthcare Training

Description

This training focuses on addressing health disparities among people with disabilities, highlighting best practices in disability-specific healthcare training. It introduces innovative tools like the ADEPT care mnemonic and emphasizes the importance of including individuals with disabilities in designing and implementing training programs for healthcare professionals.

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals, medical educators, public health practitioners, and policymakers interested in advancing equitable healthcare for people with disabilities.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

1. Understand the systemic healthcare barriers faced by individuals with disabilities and their implications during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Apply the ADEPT care mnemonic to improve patient-centered care for individuals with disabilities.
3. Identify strategies for incorporating lived experiences of individuals with disabilities into healthcare training and curriculum design.
4. Recognize the importance of addressing social determinants of health to enhance healthcare outcomes for people with disabilities.