History and Health: Equitable Access to Care

Issued by Virginia Commonwealth University

Earners of this badge have developed an awareness of 1) health disparities, which the CDC defines as preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations, and 2) how racism and other social determinants of health directly impact the quality of and access to healthcare. Earners understand healthcare's role and specifically VCU Health's role in promoting equitable healthcare.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Cultural Awareness
Disparities
Equitable Access to Care
Healthcare Quality
Health Equity
Institutional History
Marginalized Populations
Social Determinants Of Health
Social Justice
Systemic Racism

Earning Criteria

Complete at least four History and Health learning opportunities, including events and self-paced online modules. Topics cover the history of the Medical Campus of Virginia and its intersections of health equity, health disparities, systemic racism, and healthcare quality and access. Completion time is 3.75 to 5 hours.