Disability Rights and Advocacy
Contact Hours: 2
What's included?
Course Overview
Advocating for disability rights isn’t just a responsibility—it’s a privilege. As a healthcare provider, your voice matters in championing equality and inclusivity for all patients. In this course, we’ll dive into the essential principles of disability rights and advocacy, highlighting how healthcare professionals can take actionable steps to promote change. From understanding legal protections to advocating for your patient’s unique needs, we’ll cover the core aspects you need to know to make an impact in your daily practice.
Whether you’re new to advocacy or have years of experience, this course is designed to give you practical tools and knowledge to strengthen your role as a patient advocate. Together, we can ensure that every individual—regardless of ability—has access to the care and respect they deserve. This course is intended for LPNs, RNs, and APRNs.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Understanding Disability Rights in Healthcare
- Healthcare Access Challenges for Individuals with Disabilities
- Barriers to Healthcare Access for Individuals with Disabilities
- Financial Barriers
- Legal Frameworks Supporting Disability Rights in Healthcare
- Advocating for Disability Rights in Healthcare Settings
- Strategies for Improving Healthcare Access for Individuals with Disabilities
- Leveraging Technology for Accessibility
- Policy Reform and Systemic Change
- Ethical Considerations in Disability Advocacy
- Dignity and Respect
- Justice and Fairness
- Confidentiality and Privacy
- Advocacy and Empowerment
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Analyze key legal frameworks related to disability rights in healthcare and their implications for nursing practice.
- Evaluate the role of healthcare professionals in advocating for patients with disabilities, emphasizing ethical considerations and patient autonomy.
- Implement evidence-based advocacy strategies to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in healthcare settings for individuals with disabilities.
Accreditations and Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
