Understanding Health Disparities and the Foundations of the Social and Structural Determinants of Health for Athletic Training

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Abstract:
The goal of this course is to provide a foundational overview on the structural and social determinants of health and how they have produced and maintained health disparities. Further discussion on the relevance of these concepts to understanding patient health outcomes, athletic training practice and education, as well as the research that informs our evidence-based practice is also developed. 

Objectives:

  • Define key terms like health disparity, health equity, structural and systemic racism, 
  • Identify examples of health disparities in health outcomes, 
  • Understand the concept of race and racism and its role in population health, outcomes and research, 
  • Discuss different conceptual frameworks and theoretical perspectives for understanding health disparities and social determinants of health.

Level:
Advanced

Domains:
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords: DEIA, Social Determinants of Health, health disparities, equity, outcomes, 

On-Demand (Enhanced Access) Course Expiration:
Courses registered for after February 5, 2025, must be completed by December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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Kemba Noel-London, PhD, MAT, ATC, CES

Dr. Kemba Noel-London is a Social Epidemiologist and a health equity researcher with an interest in exploring the social determinants of health and policy level impacts, on minority health specifically within the intersection of allied health and public health. She also uses spatial analysis to examine how geography, societal context, and public health policy, drive health disparities in minority communities. Her research also includes examining the impact of adverse childhood experiences on youth athletes, development of trauma informed sport and sports medicine practices and organizations, and disparities in access to safe youth sports inclusive of access to athletic training and wider healthcare services. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Studies and a post-graduate certificate in Geospatial Health from Saint Louis University’s (SLU) College for Public Health and Social Justice. She also holds a Master of Athletic Training from SLU and has experience working as the head athletic trainer for Trinidad and Tobago's National Men's rugby 7s and 15s teams, as well as served as a travel athletic trainer for rugby teams from Australia, USA and Canada.  She is a former national volleyball athlete for Trinidad and Tobago (and has two surgically repaired ACLs as proof.)

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