This free, self-paced training opportunity provides an overview of health equity research, guiding principles, and terminology. In this virtual course, participants will learn about:
Social determinants of health
Social and economic factors that affect health equity
Environments that promote vulnerability
Marginalized people who experience disparities
Systemic factors that impact lasting change
How to build an equity and empowerment lens using the “Five Ps”
Resources that support self-reflection and personal and community accountability
How to identify and understand a person’s needs and link them to appropriate resources