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What you'll learn

How history & the factors of lack of access & representation in healthcare parallels other sectors in the U.S. and international contexts

The evolution of the health insurance system in the United States and in international contexts, and its impact on racial and ethnic populations

Historical events, policies, economic and legal mechanisms created disproportionate disease burden within racial and ethnic groups

Skills you'll gain

Social Justice

Health Equity

Sociology

Public Health

Health Care

Health Disparities

Community Health

Biology

Social Sciences

Health Policy

Health Systems

Cultural Diversity

There are 5 modules in this course

The first course of the Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare specialization will first situate the role of public health in healthcare, and walk through important concepts and definitions that you will see throughout the course and subsequent courses. You will walk through the social and biological perspectives on the concepts of race and racism, and unpack the history of unequal treatment in the U.S. You will learn about the health insurance system in the U.S., differential access to care, and professional challenges to diversity in healthcare. And finally, you will explore examples of resilience in healthcare that were critical to preserving the health of marginalized populations.

Historical Roots of Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare

Evolution & Impact of the Health Insurance System

Access & Professional Representation in Healthcare

History of Resilience in Healthcare