Community Engagement Unit Trainings

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All trainings from the Community Engagement unit are completely free of charge and available to everyone! The trainings are available in multiple delivery methods including:

• In-person (preferred for groups)
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Health Equity Training Series

A Product of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Community Engagement Unit

Overall Objectives of the 9-module series: 

• Give participants the information and insights they need to identify inequities in the workplace
• Provide the knowledge and skills required to develop new structures, practices and approaches to improve outcomes and the quality of life for all North Dakotans

Content Summary

This training will begin with fundamental health equity concepts, implicit bias and equitable communication strategies. It will provide foundational knowledge of factors driving health disparities, including social determinants of health (i.e., economic stability, education access and quality, health care quality and access, neighborhoods and built environments and those that impact social factors and community development) that can negatively affect health outcomes.

As the modules progress, learners will gain an understanding of health equity issues relevant to special populations, such as American Indians, Foreign-born, etc. The final module provides more general tips and strategies to apply the concepts to the workplace.

Target Audience

This training is appropriate for individuals working in a wide range of occupations, including but not limited to healthcare, allied health professionals and others who have an impact on people's health (e.g., those in fields related to economic stability, education access and quality, neighborhoods and built environments and those that impact social factors and community development). While this training is based on North Dakota needs, it is appropriate for individuals across the United States.

These trainings are available on ND Train. If you do not yet have an account, please follow these steps to create one. The course ID is 6690.

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