Course
Racial Trauma and Racial Health Disparities among Black American Populations
Self-paced
1 credit
Full course description
Description
This training explores the impact of racial trauma as a chronic stressor on Black Americans, emphasizing its contribution to health disparities, including mental health outcomes and accelerated aging. The program highlights the biological embedding of racism and presents culturally grounded, collective interventions for promoting health equity.
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers, and community leaders committed to addressing racial health disparities and fostering equitable healthcare practices.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Define racial trauma and understand its systemic effects on Black Americans.
- Recognize the physiological and psychological impacts of racism as a chronic stressor.
- Apply community-centered and culturally relevant approaches to addressing racial trauma.
- Advocate for systemic changes that promote health equity and challenge oppressive structures.