Course Code: REL-ALL-0-RSDHTH
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Define social determinants of health and their role in healthcare.
Describe the differences between health equity and health inequity.
Explain how targeting social determinants of health can improve health outcomes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Social Determinants of Health
The Five Domains
The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Healthcare
Key Issues
Self-Reflection
Meet Thomas
Summary
Section 3: Health Equity vs. Health Inequity
Health Equity
Health Inequity
Review
Summary
Section 4: Improving Health Outcomes
Targeting Social Determinants of Health
Self-Awareness
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Juan Armando Rojas Joo, Ph.D.
Dr. Rojas Joo has more than thirteen years’ experience of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism training programing, hiring, retention, and promotion of employees from diverse backgrounds, conflict resolution, and mentoring. He has worked as Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in higher-ed and, most recently as a DEI expert consultant on healthcare and corporate. Rojas Joo holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in Hispanic Cultural Studies and a M.A. and B.A from the University of Texas in El Paso. Rojas Joo has certificates in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, intergroup dialogue, higher ed administration, and he is a published author and speaks, writes, and reads English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Writer: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP
Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.