What Is Race and Why Does It Matter? Session 1
Juliette Blount, NP – Nurse Practitioner and Health Equity Speaker; Health Equity NP, LLC
On Demand | Expires 9/1/2024
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*Approved by the ASRT for 1 Category A continuing education credit.
Overview:
“What Is Race and Why Does It Matter?” seeks to unpack the concept of race by exploring how we as individuals, as healthcare providers and as a society define race. Through a deeper knowledge of the complexities of this important topic, participants can begin to understand how race impacts the care we provide, patients’ perceptions, experience and health outcomes.
In session 1, these topics will be discussed:
- What is race?
- Genetics of race
- Ethnicity and culture
- Race as a social construct
- Race in the United States
- Race vs. racism
- The three levels of racism
What Is Race and Why Does it Matter? Session 2 will be available on-demand soon!
Learning Objectives
Critically evaluate the genetics of race and race as a social construct
Define personal racial, ethnic and cultural identity
Define and identify racism and implicit bias
Define and identify social determinants of health
Define and identify anti-racist actions
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Presenter:
Juliette Blount, NP – Nurse Practitioner and Health Equity Speaker, Health Equity NP, LLC
Juliette G. Blount is an Adult Nurse Practitioner in New York City where she provides primary care and GYN primary care to diverse patient populations. She is also an experienced speaker and educator in the areas of racial health disparities and health equity.
Ms. Blount holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Howard University, received her Master’s in Nursing and Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification from Hunter College of the City University of New York, and is an Alumna of the Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program.
She has 30 years of clinical experience, has been recognized with awards for customer service, clinical excellence and leadership, and volunteers in her community by educating the public about becoming empowered healthcare consumers.
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