Course
Disability Rights and Advocacy
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Christopher Smith
MHA, BSN, RN
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
- Key Legislation and Frameworks
- Healthcare Access Challenges for Individuals with Disabilities
- Intersectionality and Disability in Healthcare
- The Importance of Advocacy in Overcoming Barriers
- Barriers to Healthcare Access for Individuals with Disabilities
- Legal Frameworks Supporting Disability Rights in Healthcare
- Advocating for Disability Rights in Healthcare Settings
- Strategies for Improving Healthcare Access for Individuals with Disabilities
- Ethical Considerations in Disability Advocacy
- Conclusion
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.
In this course, we will discuss Disability Rights and Advocacy. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
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.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement 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
Accreditations + 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)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
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.
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Course Expires on: October 15, 2027
Course Offering: #604