Workshop

Live Professional Workshop: The Need for Cultural Competence in Addressing Health Disparities - An Ethical Obligation

Join us for a Professional Workshop for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals!
Earn 1.5 Free CEs


Presented by: Karen Bullock, PhD, LCSW, FGSA, APHSW-C, Ahearn Endowed Professor, Boston College School of Social Work

Racial inequity has become central in the national conversation about physical and mental health care since the Covid-19 pandemic. We know that behavioral and mental health care can be impacted by one’s physical health. Historically marginalized groups that have been denied equitable access to healthcare also experience disproportionate risk of living with untreated behavioral and mental health condition. 

The constant exposure to the reality of health disparities across racial groups amplifies the need to make what has been invisible, visible. This workshop examines racial differences with the goal of promoting access to equitable care.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:

  1. Describe healthcare disparities experiences by historically marginalized populations.
  2. Define ethical evidence-based practice.
  3. Assess existing frameworks and make recommendations for improvement.
Approval Statements:

Psychologist Statement: Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a sponsor of continuing education. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity. Sheppard Pratt designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 contact hours for Psychologists.

Social Worker Statement: Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners of Maryland to offer continuing education for Social Workers.  Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity. This activity is approved for 1.5 contact hours in Category I Ethics credits for Social Workers.

Counselor Statement: Sheppard Pratt has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Sheppard Pratt is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This activity is available for 1.5 NBCC clock hours.