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Face it to address it: Health disparities, social injustice and health care

Self-paced
1 credit

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Description

This training provides an in-depth exploration of health equity, social determinants of health, and strategies to address systemic and interpersonal biases in healthcare settings. It emphasizes the importance of community engagement, patient advocacy, and the need for continuous self-reflection among healthcare professionals to improve outcomes and reduce disparities.

Target Audience

Healthcare providers, medical educators, policymakers, and students preparing for roles in healthcare systems.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Identify the role of social determinants of health in shaping health disparities.
  2. Understand and address the impact of structural and interpersonal racism in healthcare.
  3. Apply strategies to mitigate unconscious bias and microaggressions in clinical interactions.
  4. Advocate for systemic and community-level changes to improve health equity.

 

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