Washington Health Equity

Washington Health Equity - 2 Hours

This 2-hour course satisfies the Washington requirement for all health care professionals credentialed under Title 18 RCW to complete health equity continuing education training. Addressing the wide range of issues clinicians should understand in helping move the healthcare system to a more equitable state, this course includes all standards outlined in ESSB 5229 to satisfy the requirement. This course provides continuing education credits for ADA CERP, ACCME, ANCC, CDR, ASWB, ACPE, AAPA, and APA.

Target Audience:

This course is intended for all professions licensed or registered under Title 18 RCW for the state of Washington. 

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Course Highlights

• Nationally accredited and Washington state board-compliant CE course
• Average course rating: 4.7/5 stars
• Up-to-date and relevant content tailored for healthcare professionals
• Peer-reviewed by healthcare experts

Course Overview

Course Original Release Date:  1/1/2024

Course Expiration Date:  12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize the social structures that shape clinical care and outcomes.
2. Explain how poverty can lead to health inequality. 
3. Identify loneliness as a significant social determinant of health. 
4. Identify strategies to promote equity in the provision of healthcare services.

Accreditation Information: 

Credits Offered: American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), American Academy of PAs (AAPA), and American Psychological Association (APA).

• Nurses: This activity is accredited by Renew Now CE and the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
• Physicians: Designated for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, accredited by the ACCME.
• Pharmacists: Approved by the ACPE for 2.0 contact hours. Reports of NABP number are submitted within 60 days of submission of the claim credit, within 60 days of course completion.
• Physician Assistants: Recognized for 2.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits, authorized by the AAPA.
• Dentists: Accredited by the ADA CERP to provide 2.0 continuing education credits.
• Psychologists: CE credits provided through the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Social Workers: Approved for 2.0 cultural competence continuing education credits by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).
• Dietitians: Eligible for CPEUs through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).