Healthy Equity: The Chiropractor's Role in Addressing Health Equity in a Multicultural Society APHA - CHC Module 6 (2 Hours)

This two-hour seminar explores the Chiropractor's role in addressing health equity. Relevant terminology and concepts are introduced. The key barriers and impacts to health equity, including the role of social determinants of health, are explored through case studies. An evidence-based approach highlights equity issues and action steps as they relate to the chiropractic profession. By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to explain healthy equity concepts, barriers, and impacts as they relate to the chiropractic profession. They will also recognize forms of bias, apply prevention principles to address social determinants of health, and evaluate attitudes, practices, and policies to remove barriers to health equity in a chiropractic practice.

• •Explain key health equity concepts, terminology, and their relevance to chiropractic practice
• •Identify and analyze barriers to health equity, including social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes
• •Recognize and mitigate personal and systemic biases in clinical practice and patient interactions
• •Apply evidence-based prevention principles to address social determinants of health within the chiropractic setting
• •Evaluate current practice policies, procedures, and communication strategies for equity barriers
• •Develop actionable strategies to remove disparities and improve health equity in chiropractic care delivery
• •Utilize case study examples to contextualize equity challenges specific to multicultural patient populations