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Journey to Health


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This eLearning activity covers information to support new and current clinicians and staff who serve American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people in understanding and elevating healthcare within indigenous communities. Topics include cultural humility, decolonizing patient care, trauma informed care, resilience, wellness support, and professional practice

About this eLearning Course  

This activity was originally released on August 31, 2023.

Through this eLearning course, you will be able to discuss the historical context and policies that laid the groundwork that affected AI/AN health outcomes, describe past and present-day federal health policies and services provided by the federal government, and take steps to apply a cultural humility approach that demonstrates how to engage with another culture and support resiliency in care. 

Who Should Take This Course

Clinical and community health staff, including physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, advanced practice nurses, RNs, LVN/LPNs, social workers, community health workers, public health workers, health aides, traditional health providers, health educators and navigators, case managers, and other clinic staff who serve AI/AN people.

To Enroll

Select the radio button under the continuing education type that you need, then select the Enroll button above it. These buttons are at the right of the computer screen.

If you need to change your selection, unenroll from one course and enroll in the correct one.

Objectives

After completing this eLearning course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the historical context and policies that laid the groundwork that  affected AI/AN health outcomes. 
  • Describe past and present-day federal health policies and services provided by the federal government. 
  • Discuss the importance of cultural humility when serving AI/AN people. 
  • Describe ways to engage with the AI/AN community.  

Registration & Fees

The eLearning course is free of charge. 

Acknowledgments

The eLearning course was funded with resources from the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund.

Here is the course outline:

1. Module 1

In module one, you will learn about the historical context and policies that have laid the groundwork for the social and political determinants of health faced by Native people.

2. Module 2

In module two, you will learn about the impact that historical politics have had upon health for Native people.

3. Module 3

In module three, we will discuss the importance of cultural humility when providing care to Native people.

4. Module 4

In module four, you will apply a cultural humility approach that demonstrates how to engage with the community by honouring Native people’s culture and supporting resiliency in care.

5. Evaluation and Certificate

Complete a brief evaluation and select your certificate.

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

Certificate of Completion
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