Overview of Disparities in Child Health

In 2019 the American Academy of Pediatrics created a bold policy statement that stated a commitment to “….addressing the factors that affect child and adolescent health with a focus on issues that may leave some children more vulnerable than others. “ This presentation will lay out the evidence for health disparities within pediatric health care, provide a forum for discussion around acknowledging the problem and discussing ways to dismantle and prevent inequities.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, psychologists, social workers, licensed mental health counselors.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Provide an overview of health disparities impacting common childhood medical and behavioral health conditions
  • Discuss conceptual models of the factors causing and sustaining pediatric health disparities
  • Identify strategies for addressing health disparities in pediatric care
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Social Workers

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 clock hours for continuing education credits.

  • 1.00 Participation

    This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.

    Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.

  • 1.00 Psychologists CE Credit

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 1.00 CE credit.

Registration opens: 
10/08/2020
Course closes: 
03/23/2021
Rating: 
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1. Presentation of the burden of proof of health disparities
2. Exploring the underlying etiologies
3. Discussion of ways to dismantle health disparities

Speaker(s)

Kiara Alvarez, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Social Workers

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 clock hours for continuing education credits.

  • 1.00 Participation

    This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.

    Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.

  • 1.00 Psychologists CE Credit

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 1.00 CE credit.

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