The purpose of this course is to give pediatric health professionals an opportunity to understand their role in improving the health status and quality of care provided to Indigenous children and youth. The course will describe the impact of health inequities, historical trauma, and social determinants of health (e.g., language, racism, poverty, cultural identity, etc.) on the health of Indigenous children and youth, which often result in health disparities both in childhood and as they grow older.
Clinicians caring for this population are often unaware of these factors, which poses a challenge in their practices. Those who participate in this course will learn how to cultivate a culturally safe and effective healthcare environment for their Indigenous patients and their families.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how social determinants of health—including language, cultural identity, and self-determination—impact the lives and health outcomes of Indigenous children and adolescents.
- Identify how anti-Indigenous racism—both personal and systemic—affects clinical interactions Indigenous patients and their families.
- Describe the characteristics of culturally safe care and how it benefits Indigenous patients and families.
- Identify strategies for supporting the role of traditional health and healing practices in Indigenous communities.
- Engage new networks to share best practices and learn from community-based initiatives.
Credit Statements
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- The AAP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 1.0 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- PAs may claim a maximum of 1.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
- This program is accredited for 1.0 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0 contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0 related to psychopharmacology) (0 related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines.
This activity is approved for 1.00 points of MOC Part 2 credit by the American Board of Pediatrics through the AAP MOC Portfolio Program. All approved activities must be completed by the MOC Credit Approval End Date. All deadlines and MOC point values should be confirmed by checking the ABP Activity Catalog within each physician’s ABP Portfolio. Consult your ABP portfolio here for details about your specific certification requirements. For questions about how to access this activity, contact MOC.
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Acknowledgements:
This project is funded in part through a contract (#75H70420POOO48) between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Indian Health Service (IHS). The information or content are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor are endorsement by, IHS.
Faculty
Subject Matter Experts:
- Jason Deen, MD, FAAP, FAAC
- Nicole Gurtler, MD
- Molly Fuentes, MD, MS, FAAPMR
Reviewers:
- Allison Empey, MD, FAAP
- Shaquita Bell, MD, FAAP