EQH430
Frameworks for Equitable Health Outcomes
In this course, you'll delve into the current systems, policies and regulatory frameworks that healthcare workers need to be aware of when working towards more equitable health outcomes, including human rights, accessibility and anti-racism legislation. You will also consider what solidarity and allyship can look like in your work. Using these insights, you'll develop strategies to mitigate barriers to equitable healthcare, particularly for marginalized populations whose health and well-being are impacted by social, economic and other inequalities.
Overview
Location: Online
Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
Duration: 6 weeks
Tuition: $599
Can be applied to:
Equity in Healthcare Certificate
Automatically applies to:
Navigating Healthcare Inequities Microcertificate
Upcoming Offerings
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Examine ways your social location impacts your work
- Analyze the correlation between health disparities and community, societal, and national well-being
- Assess current healthcare legislation and regulations and their implications for health equity
- Identify measures for eradicating health disparities in your contexts
- Develop individual and collective actions aimed at eliminating health inequities
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend three to four hours per week on coursework
- Expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and group assignments
You will be evaluated on:
- Assignments
- Participation in online discussions
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.