Course Code: REL-BHC-0-DEIAGHEYO
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Indicate how social determinants of health and health equity are related.
Increase awareness of the role that cultural humility plays in behavioral health professions.
Recognize how the micro, mezzo, and macro systems impact an organization’s ability to achieve health equity.
Outline:
Understanding Your Role
Meet Jason
Bias in Healthcare
What Is Health Equity?
Intersectionality
Examining Social Location
Cultural Humility
Key Takeaways
Organizational and Structural Considerations
Organizational Mission and Goals
Integrated Care Teams
Treatment Approaches to Address Inequities
System Level Approaches
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
Subject Matter Expert: Felix Morton, IV, PhD, LCMHC, CCTP
Felix currently serves as the Wellness Specialist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. He holds a PhD in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development, specializing in Counseling and Counselor Education at North Carolina State University. He has over 10 years of experience serving a diverse range of populations across education, medicine, and community mental health settings. His professional and scholarly interests include but are not limited to Black men’s mental health and wellness, sense of belonging, college student health and wellbeing, and multiculturalism in counseling and education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Case Managers; General Staff; Marriage and Family Therapists; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.