Curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Black Health Primer

    2. Registration Questions

    3. Research Data Collection Information Letter

    4. Consent for the Collection of Research Data

    5. Kwenu! A Welcome from Dr. Onye Nnorom

    6. Land Acknowledgement by Professor Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh

    7. Acknowledgements

    1. How to use this course

    1. Pre-Course Activities

    2. Pre-Course Self Assessment Survey

    3. Pre-Course Knowledge Quiz

    4. Online Modules

    5. Glossary

    6. Pre-Course Activities Completion

    1. Module 0: Introduction (Part 1)

    2. Reflection: Adom's Situation

    3. Module 0: Introduction (Part 2)

    4. Reflection: Health Equity

    5. Module 0: Introduction (Part 3)

    6. Module 0 References

    1. Module 1: The legacy of slavery and anti-Black racism in Canada (Part 1)

    2. Module 1: The legacy of slavery and anti-Black racism in Canada (Part 2)

    3. About the Module 1 Quiz

    4. Module 1 Quiz

    5. Summary of Module 1

    6. Module 1 Extra Resources

    7. Module 1 References

    1. Module 2: The reality of anti-Black racism in the health system (Part 1)

    2. Module 2: The reality of anti-Black racism in the health system (Part 2)

    3. About the Module 2 Quiz

    4. Module 2 Quiz

    5. Summary of Module 2

    6. Module 2 Extra Resources

    7. Module 2 References

About this course

  • 8 modules
  • Online course, self-paced
  • Available in English and French

About the course

The Black Health Primer aims to transform medical and health professional education to improve the lives of Black communities and beyond. It was created in response to gaps in education and training on Black health and anti-Black racism in medicine and public health in Canada.

Anchored in critical race theory, the Black Health Primer supports the “unlearning” of anti-Black racism to create responsive health care professionals who are guided by anti-racist practices. The course offers solutions to address health inequities. 

Learners from across health disciplines, professions, organizations and communities will gain knowledge in and promote dialogue on anti-Black racism and Black health by learning to identify anti-Black racism in health care and its effects on health and learning to implement racially just practices to improve the health of Black people and communities across Canada. 

Module Overview

  • MODULE 0: Introduction

    Equips medical and health learners, faculty and educators with the knowledge to support the “unlearning” of anti-Black racism and replace it with racially just practices.

  • MODULE 1: The Legacy of Slavery and Anti-Black Racism in Canada

    Surveys the historical and contemporary experiences of Black communities in Canada and situates slavery as a violent system responsible for informing unfounded stereotypes about Black people.

  • MODULE 2: The Reality of Anti-Black Racism in the Health System

    Examines how implicit, systemic and structural bias based on unfounded “race science” and demonstrates how “race science” propagates harmful misconceptions contributing to health disparities.

  • MODULE 3: Anti-Black Racism, Criminal Justice and Child Welfare Systems as Structural and Social Determinants of Health

    Explores anti-Black racism as a structural determinant of health and demonstrates how the criminal justice, policing and child welfare systems affect the health and well-being of Black communities in Canada.

  • MODULE 4: The Structural and Social Determinants of Black Health

    Examines critical social determinants of health for Black people and communities in Canada, all of which are impacted by anti-Black racism.

  • MODULE 5: Disrupting Anti-Black Racism through Individual Practice

    Highlights how systemic anti-Black racism in Canada is perpetuated through various policies and discusses how to address and eliminate anti-Black racism to improve the health of Black communities in Canada on a micro-level.

  • MODULE 6: Dismantling Anti-Black Racism in Health Systems

    Focuses on ways to dismantle anti-Black racism in Canadian health systems, medical and health organizations.

  • MODULE 7: Conclusion

    Highlights how to unlearn racial biases, promote health equity and identify next steps.

Accreditation

This 1-credit-per-hour Self Learning program has been certified by the College Family Physicians of Canada for up to 6.5 Mainpro+® credits.

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim up to a maximum of 6.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

Course Information

  • Delivery

    A self-paced online course, consists of 8 modules, available in English and French.

  • Interactivity

    Case studies, multimedia content, reflections and quizzes.

  • Audience

    General public, teaching and education staff, health personnel (including non-clinical staff).

  • Length

    8 modules (approximately 1 hour per module)

  • Cost

    The individual rate is $350 per person, with group registration available at a tiered discounted rate. All registration fees and terms are listed below.

Development

The BHP was developed using rigorous research methodologies, with internal and external consultation and review from diverse Black stakeholders, including physicians, health professionals, subject matter experts, researchers, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scholars and learners across Canada.

The Scientific Planning Committee (SPC) was formed to guide the creation of the BHP and has overseen content development, ideation, feedback, and iterative review.

Click here to learn more about the Scientific Planning Committee.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Create an awareness about anti-Black racism and describe the historical context of racial oppression

  • Explain how anti-Black racism influences the social determinants of health

  • Describe and analyse the intersections between structural racism and other oppressive systems, to promote a thorough understanding of and awareness of racism and the oppression of Black people in Canada

  • Recognize and promote the role of medical learners and health care professionals as agents of change to address and eliminate anti-Black racism and oppression in their classrooms, work environments and daily lives

  • Analyze the ways in which anti-Black racism acts as a barrier to health equity

  • Integrate anti-Black racism analyses into learners journeys and practices, to increase their capacity to work better with diverse Black people in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who can take the course?

    The course is suitable for all medical and health profession learners, faculty, educators, professionals, and practitioners (including administrative and other staff.) ​Participants can access the course either as individuals or as a group through an institution or organization. Please contact us for institutional purchases.

  • What is the time commitment?

    The course will take approximately 5 to 6 hours (up to one hour per module) to complete.

  • Is there a deadline to register?

    There is no registration deadline, the course is self-paced and can be started at any time.

  • Is this course accredited?

    This 1-credit-per-hour Self Learning program has been certified by the College Family Physicians of Canada for up to 6.5 Mainpro+® credits This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim up to a maximum of 6.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

  • Is there a recognition of achievement?

    Participants will be given a certificate of completion.

  • How can I troubleshoot on Thinkific?

    Please visit the "How to Get Help and Contact Support" page in the Thinkific Help Center

  • Who do I contact for for questions about the BHP?

    For general questions about the Black Health Primer, contact [email protected]

Cost (Individual Rates)

Fee for one seat

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Testimonials

“I appreciated how in-depth the historical context was. It was also easy to navigate through the modules”

“I really like the variety of explanations, knowledge checks, and the videos in between. I also thought the patient stories were very valuable. This was an excellent course!”

“I really appreciated the sections on anti-Black racism with the social determinants of health. It helped me re-focus many of the ways I approach patient care may not be ideal when not considering these with Black patients. I really liked the backgrounds to all of the modules; absolutely engaging water colour sketches of neighbourhoods and work spaces. It kept me connected to the audio throughout the modules. The use of case studies and personal videos were very useful tools.”

“Fighting anti-Black racism which is fundamentally structural, as an individual can be intimidating, but this course gave me the space and opportunity to be able to be part of the structure and actively promote change towards better health.”