Cultural Bias in Cardiovascular Care is organized by echelon.
This course is accessible until 7/1/2024.
Description:
Disparities in cardiovascular healthcare exist: they are pervasive, entrenched in society, and documented by numerous studies. This course for healthcare professionals, offers a review of the research; highlights some specific aspects of the problem including risk factors, diagnostic and treatment practices, and morbidity/mortality rates; and describes some of the national, community, and healthcare actions that can improve cardiovascular healthcare for all Americans.
Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
• Demonstrate increased awareness of disparities in cardiovascular disease.
• Discuss specific aspects of the problem, including risk factors, awareness, and issues related to care and treatment.
• Describe several current, broad initiatives for eliminating inequities.
• Identify potential actions on both a local and national level to address this problem.
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