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Social Determinants of Health & Build the Foundation
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Social Determinants of Health & Build the Foundation

The strategies we discuss in this course are designed to help you recognize the impact of social determinants of health.
Highest Rated
Created byEleventure Team
Last updated 8/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • You will be able to identify how a person’s health can be impacted by five key characteristics of the conditions in which people live and work
  • You will be able to list five important social determinants of health and describe their impact on a person’s wellbeing
  • You will be able to use screening strategies to identify the social and environmental factors that may be impacting a patient’s health
  • You will be able to refer patients to resources in their communities that can address their particular challenges
  • You will be able to help your practice reduce barriers to accessing healthcare

Course content

2 sections • 11 lectures • 40m total length

  • Introduction2:01

    The conditions into which we’re born, educated, work, and live are often inequitable, especially for people of color and indigenous communities. Let’s get ready to look at opportunities you have to address social determinants of health in the communities you serve.

  • Recognize The Impacts of Social Determinants of Health1:38

    While individual behaviors and genetics do play a role, social determinants have an enormous impact on our health.

  • Consider The Impact of Five Social Determinants of Health9:04

    The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 5 social determinants of health. Let’s look at them and their impact on a person’s wellbeing.

  • Provide Care In Context3:27

    If we want to improve patient outcomes, we must broaden our focus to include the social factors that influence health. Discover steps you can take to identify and treat social determinants of health as you provide care.

  • One More Thing About Social Determinants of Health (Conclusion)1:08

    We know social determinants of health are inequitable amongst different groups and communities, especially for the poor and for minority groups. You can help to improve health outcomes by addressing social determinants of health in your workplace and in your community.

Requirements

  • None

Description

You probably know that your genetics and your individual behaviors, habits, and choices have an impact on your overall health. But did you know that there are also social determinants of health that account for as much as half of your health outcomes? These include things like access to quality education, access to quality health care, impacts of a particular built environment, economic stability, and a person’s social and community context. The strategies we discuss in this course are designed to help you recognize the impact of social determinants of health. We’ll focus on opportunities you have to address social determinants and help elevate the health of people in the communities you serve.


After this course:


- You will be able to identify how a person’s health can be impacted by five key characteristics of the conditions in which they live and work

- You will be able to list five important social determinants of health and describe their impact on a person’s wellbeing

- You will be able to use screening strategies to identify the social and environmental factors that may be impacting a patient’s health

- You will be able to refer patients to resources in their communities that can address their particular challenges

- You will be able to help your practice reduce barriers to accessing healthcare

Who this course is for:

  • Learners who want to cultivate equity in their workplace and are looking for ways to start and learners who are interested in cultivating equity in a healthcare context.

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