About This Course
Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. Disparities in these conditions may affect a person’s health status. This presentation will focus on social determinants that have a direct impact on respiratory care and the literature demonstrating the connection between social and economic status and health.
Successful completion of this course requires a score of 70% on the post-test.
Original webcast date: January 30, 2020
**Please note that all programs require the participant to view the entire program prior to taking the final quiz and obtaining a course certificate.**
Define social determinants when referring to health care
Identify the social determinants that have a direct impact on the field of Respiratory Care
Review the evidence that supports the connection between social and economic status and health
Chapters
Looking Beyond the Stethoscope: The Social Determinants of Respiratory Care
Speaker Information
- Joel Brown II, RRT, FAARC