Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which persons live, work, play, and access care (CDC, 2022). SDOH are the complex, integrated, and overlapping social structures, policies, and economic systems that affect health and quality of life outcomes. SDOH can also be a significant cause of health inequities, particularly when populations do not have access to the same resources. Social determinants of health, such as unequal access to health care, stigma, and racism, are underlying factors in health inequities.

The Center for Practice Innovations is pleased to announce a new training module, Foundations of the Social Determinants of Health. This introductory course will:

• Define social determinants of health, social needs, and their impact on individual health.
• Describe how unmet social needs associated with social and structural determinants of health (SSDOH) impact the health outcomes of individuals and communities.
• Explain how healthcare entities can assess and address their patients' unmet social needs.

This course provides 2.25 self-study contact hours of Social Work, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and CASAC/CPP/CPS Continuing Education and is an enduring material available for a maximum of 2.25 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME).

To access this training:

• Log into the Learning Community using your username and password at: https://rfmh.csod.com/
• Click on the "Browse for Training” icon.
• You should now see the course, Foundations of the Social Determinants of Health, in the “Featured Training” pod at the top of the page.
• Click on the module title, Foundations of the Social Determinants of Health

For a complete list of training categories in the CPI Learning Community, please click the “Browse for Training” icon. For information about various initiatives, upcoming events, or announcements from CPI, visit the CPI website.

The planners and presenters do not have any financial arrangements or affiliations with any commercial entities whose products, research, or services may be discussed in these materials.