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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Social Determinants of Health certification syllabus teaches the learner about issues prevailing among the population. These issues affect the health of people and are instead considered behavioural and structural by nature. Social Determinants of Health certification also examines the social, political and economic factors which contribute to health inequalities. In the end, the course also speaks about innovative ways to reduce inequalities and focuses on achieving health equity.

Social Determinants of Health certification by Coursera is a part of the Influence of Social Determinants on Health Specialisation. This course is certified by the University of Michigan and taught by Cleopatra Caldwell. The syllabus is 16 hours long and will take about 4 weeks to get completed. The Social Determinants of Health online course also tells about structural racism, social inequalities and other factors which also play a vital role in understanding population health.

The Highlights

Beginner Level Course
Authentic Study Material
Flexible Duration
Availability of Financial Aid
Certification by the University of Michigan

Programme Offerings

graded assignment
Explained Video Lecture
Flexible Deadlines
Certificate by University of Michigan

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	UM–Ann ArborCoursera

The Social Determinants of Health certification fees are divided into three different categories according to the time period of the course. Other than that learners get a 14-day refund policy, under which they get back their course fee if they do not want to continue with the course. Payment of course fees is mandatory if the learner wants to get the certificate.

Social Determinants of Health Fee Structure

Duration	Fee
1 Month course fee	Rs 3,267/-
3 Month course fee	Rs 6,535/-
6 Month course fee	Rs 9,802/-

What you will learn

The Social Determinants of Health training course provides the learners with the overall knowledge of health disparities, factors affecting the health of the population. Issues like structural racism, biases and social inequalities play a vital role in measuring health equity among the population. After completion of the Social Determinants of Health certification course, students will be well aware of how the health disparities of any specific population can be reduced or minimised.

Who it is for

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Social Determinants to Health classes are for everyone from students to professionals who want to study global public health, issues or factors affecting the population's health and topics related to this. This course is also helpful for professionals such as:

Admission Details

Step 1- Browse the link given below: https://www.coursera.org/learn/social-determinants-of-health

Step 2- Click the ‘Enrol for Free’ button.

Step 3- Use your registered email id to sign in to the course.

Step 4- Then you can choose your preferable course duration, according to which you will have to pay the course fee.

Step 5- After the completion of the fee payment procedure, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.

The Syllabus

Videos

Course Introduction
Introduction: Social Determinants of Health
Defining Health Disparities
Reasons for Inequalities
Historical Context and Social Justice

Readings

Syllabus
The Final Project
Pre-Course Survey
Hebert et al. "When does a difference become a disparity?"
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: What is health equity?
Kawachi et al.: Health disparities by race and class: why both matter
Hill et al.: Exploring transgender legal name change as a potential structural intervention for mitigating social determinants of health among transgender women of color.

Quiz

Quiz 1

Peer Review

Health Structural Intervention Paper, Part 1 (OPTIONAL)

Discussion Prompt

Health Disparities verse Health Equity

Videos

Social Determinants of Health
Theoretical Considerations in Achieving Health Equity
Environmental and Cultural Contexts

Readings

Williams: Miles to go before we sleep: Racial inequalities in health
Jones: Levels of racism: A theoretic framework and a gardener's tale
Ford and Airhihenbuwa: Just what is critical race theory and what's it doing in a progressive field like public health

Quiz

Quiz 2

Peer Review

Health Structural Intervention Paper, Part 2 (OPTIONAL)

Discussion Prompt

Davis and Chapa Case Study

Videos

Social Determinants of Health and the Health Care System
The Health Care System: Immigration Status and Sexual Identity
Unconscious Bias

Readings

Magnan: Social determinants of health 101 for health care: Five plus five
Sequist: Urgent action needed on health inequalities among American Indians and Alaska Natives
Raymond-Flesch et al: There is no help out there and if there is, it’s really hard to find: A qualitative study of health concerns and health care access of Latino “DREAMers”
Sudhinaraset et al.: The influence of deferred action for childhood arrivals on undocumented Asian and Pacific Islander young adults: Through a social determinants of health lens.

Quiz

Quiz 3

Peer Review

Health Structural Intervention Paper, Part 3 (OPTIONAL)

Discussion Prompt

Identify Structural Interventions

Videos

Social Determinants of Health: Ethnic Identity and Discrimination
Social Determinants of Health: Culture, Gender, and Power
Changing Structures that Reproduce Bias
Progress Towards Health Equity Interventions
Barriers to Health Equity Interventions
Innovative Interventions to Achieve Health Equity: Promising Approaches

Readings

Bailey et al.: Structural racism and health inequalities in the USA: Evidence and interventions
Airhihenbuwa and Liburd: Eliminating heath disparities in the African American population: The interface of culture, gender, and power.
Woolf: Progress in achieving health equity requires attention to root causes.
Arcaya & Figueroa: Emerging trends could exacerbate health inequalities in the United States
Health Equity Elevator Speech
Post Course Survey

Quiz

Quiz 4
Quiz 5

Peer Review

Health Structural Intervention Paper (Final Paper)

Instructors

UM–Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is offering the Social Determinants of Health online course?

This online course is offered by Coursera.

2: How will the learner get his/her certificate for the Social Determinants of Health classes?

The learner will get his/her certificate at the end of the course. If he/she passes the graded assignments with minimum required marks.

3: Is there any refund policy in the Social Determinants of Health training programme?

Learners get a 14-day refund policy under which they can refund their course fee if they do not want to continue with the course. After that, there is no refund of the course fee.

4: Is there any financial aid available with the Social Determinants of Health online certification?

There is financial aid available with the certification for those who can not afford the enrollment fee.

5: Is there any specific digital tool required for the Social Determinants of Health online course?

There is no specific tool required to access the course. However, you will need access to a computer with an internet connection.