DSW Candidate – Chanté Johnson, 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Moving Towards a Transformative Healthcare System: Embedding Social Determinants of Health in Health Professionals Education to Address its Impact on Minority Groups
DSW Candidate – Chanté Johnson, LSW
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Moving Towards a Transformative Healthcare System: Embedding Social Determinants of Health in Health Professionals Education to Address its Impact on Minority Groups
This presentation dissects the critical need to prioritize health equity in minority communities, specifically patients with chronic kidney disease, by implementing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in health professionals’ education. It highlights health professionals’ lack of education about SDOH and how they affect minorities, which leads to health inequities. In response to this problem, the presentation introduces a transformative approach to addressing health inequalities by strengthening health professionals’ education on SDOH. This approach helps health professionals identify the impact of social factors on individuals’ health, provide a greater understanding of how to address and advocate for patients affected by SDOH, refer patients to appropriate resources, and build better trust between patients and health providers. The goal is to integrate SDOH education as early as medical school and into health facilities, ultimately leading to increased awareness and better health outcomes in minority patients.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Understand Health Inequality.
- Understand Social Determinants of Health and its impact on minorities, specifically with a chronic illness.
- Understand how social workers can challenge health professionals in their knowledge/curriculum on social determinants of health.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
