Social Determinants of Health
Tracking # 20-1310943
Course overview
Why do some people live longer healthier lives than others even within the same health system? The answer often lies not only in access to healthcare or personal health decisions but in many interconnected factors. These factors are known as determinants of health. Social determinants of health refer to the conditions in the environments in which people are born live learn work play and age. Social determinants can significantly impact a person's health and rehabilitation outcomes function and overall quality of life. As rehabilitation professionals identifying these non-medical factors is crucial for effective care particularly for vulnerable populations. This course aims to provide an overview of social determinants of health and equip rehabilitation professionals with the skills to identify a range of social factors that influence the health outcomes of individuals and communities.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Disclosure statements
No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.