Foundations of Health Equity Research
Introduces students to the core principles of health equity research. Covers topics such as defining health equity, engaging community and policy stakeholders, patient-centeredness, cultural competence, and dissemination of research findings. Content will recognize different geographic, cultural, and social contexts where health inequities occur.
Understand how patient-centeredness and cultural competence enhance the quality and success of health equity researc
Engage community and organizational stakeholders in health equity research.
Effectively disseminate health equity research findings to stakeholders and the public.
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Course Overview and Introduction to Health Equity Research
Week 2
Engaging Community Stakeholders in Health Equity Research
Week 3
Engaging Policymakers to Address Social Determinants of Health
Week 4
Engaging Health System Leaders and Organizational Stakeholders in Health Equity Research
Week 5
Using Digital and Social Media to Engage Stakeholders and Disseminate Health Equity Research
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
This course was very insightful and provides a great foundation for health equity research.
This course was extremely informative, well organized, and easy to understand. Thank you!
Very insightful. Knowledge I will use. Lisa Cooper is excellent!
I feel this course gave me a core understanding of the structure needed to compose constructive health equity research. Thank you to all parties involved!
