Issues Impacting American Indian and Alaska Native Populations Across the Lifespan

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CE Course Description

Across the lifespan, American Indian and Alaska Native people have higher rates of disease, injury, and premature death than other racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Despite these obstacles, American Indians and Alaska Natives live longer than previous generations, face illness and disabilities, and experience violence at significantly higher rates than other racial or ethnic groups in the United States. Pervasive issues impacting their overall health throughout their lives include historical trauma, cultural barriers, geographic isolation, and poverty. As a result, they are at risk for numerous physical and mental health problems, including substance misuse. Furthermore, issues that impact American Indians and Alaska Natives children and adolescents may continue into adulthood if untreated. 

CE Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different health challenges facing AI/AN people across the lifespans.
2. Examine the impact historical traumas continue to have on AI/AN individuals and communities. 
3. Identify the challenges experienced by AI/AN women, particularly in regards to violence. 
4. Recognize the importance of culturally based services and programs to impact higher success rates in treatment. 
5. Examine how Adverse Childhood Experiences impact youth through adulthood.

CE Course Outline

Introduction and Historical Context

• Introduction (5 minutes)
• American Indian and Alaska Native Demographics (10 minutes)
• History of AI/AN People (25 minutes)
  • Treaty Era, Removal Era, Reservation Era (10 minutes)
  • Allotment and Assimilation Era, Self-Government Era, and Termination Era (15 minutes)
• Genocide of AI/AN People (15 minutes)
  • Killing Members, Harm, Preventing Births, Forcibly Transferring Children

Trauma and Health Issues for AI/AN Youth

• Historical and Racial Trauma (15 minutes)
• American Indian and Alaska Native Youth (30 minutes)
  • Obesity, Poverty, Interpersonal Violence (15 minutes)
  • Substance Misuse, Suicide, Education, Juvenile Justice (15 minutes)
• Health Care Issues for AI/AN Adults (15 minutes)
  • Barriers to Health Care and Needs for Health Care

Mental Health, Violence, and Aging Population

• Mental Health and Substance Misuse (20 minutes)
  • Prevalence of Mental Health Issues, Barriers to Treatment, Best Practices (10 minutes)
  • Substance Misuse and Drum-Assisted Recovery Therapy (10 minutes)
• Violence and Victimization (15 minutes)
  • Violence Toward Men and Women (10 minutes)
  • Criminal Justice System (5 minutes)
• AI/AN Aging Population and Health Disparities (15 minutes)
  • Health Disparities, Elder Abuse, and Income Disparities
• Conclusion (5 minutes)

Total Time: 3 Hours

Course Level: Introductory

Course Date: 2022-10-19

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