Healthy People 2030: Addressing Health Disparities and Inequities

Self enrollment

In this course, you will examine health disparities and inequities that exist when serving a diverse population in long term care (LTC) settings. It is imperative that we learn from current health disparities and inequities and understand how to engage clients who have been affected. This course will describe the resources available from the US Department of Health and Human Service Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion’s Healthy People 2030 to address health disparities and inequities.  This course will also outline evidence-based strategies to decrease health disparities and inequities in LTC settings.  Educational level:  Intermediate.  Contact hours:  1.0 Target audience:  OT, COTA, PT, PTA, SLP  Satisfactory completion criteria:  Complete pre-/post-test, view all modules and video clips, complete all associated quizzes, submit course evaluation.  ASHA approved for .10 CEUs.  AOTA Content Focus -- Service Delivery, Professional Issues, Foundational Knowledge

Before completion, please review each course to ensure it is applicable/approved by your States board.