ODL 208: The Inequality in Healthcare: A Systems Theory Approach through a Social Work Lens

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1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE Credit
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact

Revised on 6/23/2025

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Counselor Skill Groups:

6. Case Management
8. Legal, Ethical and Professional Development

Overview:

Inequalities in healthcare is an issue that affects every single person. This course will provide a brief overview of those inequalities in the healthcare system. Inequalities in healthcare can be difficult to identify because of the number of components within the structure itself. Understanding the whole system will provide insights that will help healthcare professionals and social workers recognize and combat the inequalities that create barriers to quality care. 

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session – the participant will be able to:

• Apply systems theory to health care and a person’s overall health
• Identify determinants of health for various demographics
• Identify their role and responsibilities as social workers and public services workers to combat inequalities in healthcare

Presenters:

Kendra O’Berry, LCSW, is a graduate of Valdosta State University with her Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Social Work. She is an LCSW and has been working in the medical and mental health fields for most of her career. She is a wife, mother, and travel enthusiast. It is her hope to be able to educate not only her peers but as many in the community as possible of their rights, and how to live their best lives.