Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: Why Should You Care?

Description: This presentation will discuss the history of racial and ethnic health disparities in the US and identify some of the factors contributing to the prevalence of the issue.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1108316

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1. Provide background information on racial and ethnic health disparities Review factors contributing to the issue
2. Explain changes in racial and ethnic health disparities in the last 10 years
3. Discuss the role of mental health providers in addressing the issue

Dr. Dorcas Matowe is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Florida and Illinois and an Approved Supervisor for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). She is an adjunct professor and also in private practice. Her doctoral research examined Marriage and Family Therapists' Knowledge and Perceptions of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.