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Understanding the Role of Social Determinants of Health in Rural Environments

Date & Time of Recording:
February 4, 2024 | Self-paced
Modality:
  • On-demand video
Registration Fee(s):
Free
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
0.75
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Presenter(s)
Description
The factors that influence where we live, work and play have a tremendous impact on one’s health, and these factors can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, ethnicity. These social determinants of health have an even more critical impact on health in rural environments where access to quality health services can be limited. This presentation will cover the basic concepts of health and well-being, provide definitions and examples of the various social determinants of health in rural environments and provide an overview of trends in health outcomes as related to the factors that influence health.

Keywords: rural, social determinants of health

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the concepts of health and well-being.
  • Define and explain the social determinants of health.
  • Identify the socioeconomic factors that influence health.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities. Please see individual activities for any conflicts of interest. Provisions of these educational activities by Pee Dee AHEC does not imply endorsement by Pee Dee AHEC, SCNA or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with activities. This program is supported by funding from the Health Equity Initiative, in partnership with the SC Office of Rural Health (SCORH) and SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). The Health Equity Initiative is part of a national project by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), supported by funding through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act
Credits Available
  • Social Workers
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners (Non-SW)
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/11/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/11/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 0.75 non-social work hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Registered Nurses
    SC Nurses Association
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/11/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/11/2026)
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 0.75 contact hours.

  • Counselors/Therapists
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/11/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/11/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 0.75 hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/11/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/11/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.075 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • On-demand Video
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Beejay Parnell
    Phone:
    843-777-5347
    Email:
    beejay.parnell@mcleodhealth.org
  • Name:
    Nita Jackson
    Phone:
    843-777-5343
    Email:
    bejackson@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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