OVERVIEW

Deconstructing Systemic Racism: Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Pharmacy is organized by American Pharmacists Association (APhA).

Initial release date: February 24, 2021
Expiration date: February 24, 2024 - No credit can be earned after this date

Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians 

Accreditation Information:
The American Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The following education course is approved for 1.0 contact hour of CPE credit (0.1 CEU). The ACPE Universal Activity Number for this activity is 0202-0000-21-122-H04-P/T. 

Description:
In 2020, we have seen a reignited, worldwide public discussion unfold about racial inequity and systemic racism. As pharmacists and pharmacy staff, it is crucial not only to understand these issues, but also to recognize scenarios and strategies to actively combat racism.

An expert in the field discusses the impact of racial disparities on health outcomes. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are encouraged to participate in this accredited eLearning activity to learn about the history of how we got to this point in society, and how the construct of race manifests in every area of our lives, including health care. By gaining a better understanding of social determinants of health and acknowledging the racial disparities that exist in health care, pharmacy staff can play a vital role in addressing and combating systemic racism.

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this application-based activity, pharmacists will be able to:

• Define SDOH, systemic racism, racial injustice, health equity, and health disparities.
• Review the impact of racial injustice on patient health outcomes.
• Demonstrate the impact of racial injustice through patient cases.
• Discuss effective strategies on how to best address racial injustice.

At the completion of this application-based activity, pharmacy technicians will be able to:
• Define SDOH, systemic racism, racial injustice, health equity, and health disparities.
• Review the impact of racial injustice on patient health outcomes.
• Demonstrate the impact of racial injustice through patient cases.

SPECIALITIES

Pharmacy and Medicine

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