Course
Including People with Disabilities: Public Health Workforce Competencies
Self-paced
1 credit
Full course description
Description
This training focuses on building public health workforce competencies related to disabilities, emphasizing foundational knowledge, inclusive strategies, and addressing disparities. It highlights the prevalence of disabilities in the U.S. population and the importance of evaluating and implementing inclusive public health programs.
Target Audience
This training video will be helpful to public health professionals, community health workers, policymakers, and healthcare providers seeking to improve disability inclusion and reduce disparities in public health initiatives.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the foundational knowledge and strategic inclusion of people with disabilities in public health.
- Recognize the prevalence of disabilities in the U.S. population.
- Implement and evaluate strategies for inclusive public health programs.
- Address higher rates of chronic health conditions experienced by individuals with disabilities.