The Pillars of Anti-oppressive Practice Part 3: Racial Equity

Course overview

Racial equity in healthcare is more than an ideal; it's a critical necessity to ensure that all patients receive safe, respectful, and effective care. This course builds on foundational principles of anti-oppressive practice by examining the subtle and overt ways systemic discrimination; including microaggressions, ageism, and ableism; impacts both patients and providers. Through real-world case examples and reflective strategies, learners will explore how to identify and mitigate these biases in everyday clinical interactions. Emphasis is placed on the impact of intersectional identities, the importance of inclusive and age-friendly care models, and the use of validated frameworks to transform practice. Healthcare professionals in athletic training, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, and speech-language pathology will develop critical skills to support equitable outcomes across diverse patient populations and interdisciplinary teams.