Poverty Effects on Social Determinants of Health

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CE Course Description

Poverty is a pervasive issue across the United States that impacts many individuals and families every day.  It can have a significant impact on health equity in a multitude of ways beyond just the lack of monetary funds to pay for health care services.  This course will focus on how poverty uniquely and systemically impacts each of Healthy People 2030's five Social Determinants of Health, and it will identify strategies to improve upon existing service delivery systems.

Author: Leigh H, LCSW

CE Course Objectives

1. Define absolute poverty and relative poverty and understand how they impact individuals and families.
2. Determine how poverty uniquely impacts the five Social Determinants of Health as outlined by Healthy People 2030.
3. Identify and define strategies to improve healthcare service delivery to clients who may be experiencing poverty.

CE Course Outline

Introduction (3 minutes)

Section 1: Social Determinants of Health (4 minutes)

Section 2: Economic Stability (9 minutes)

• Activity (2 minutes)
• Answer (2 minutes)
• Key Words (2 minutes)

Section 3: Education Access and Quality (8 minutes)

• Activity (2 minutes)
• Answer (2 minutes)
• Key Words (2 minutes)

Section 4: Health Care Access and Quality (9 minutes)

• Activity (2 minutes)
• Answer (2 minutes)
• Key Words (2 minutes)

Section 5: Neighborhood and Built Environment (9 minutes)

• Activity (2 minutes)
• Answer (2 minutes)
• Key Words (2 minutes)

Section 6: Social and Community Context (9 minutes)

• Activity (2 minutes)
• Answer (2 minutes)
• Key Words (2 minutes)

Section 7: Conclusion (6 minutes)

References (3 minutes)

 

Total Time: 1 hour

Course Level: Introductory

Course Date: 2025-01-15

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