Social Justice in Healthcare: Learning Histories, Shaping Futures
Course Dates: First intake: Spring 2027
Further information regarding registration will be available shortly
Delivery: Online via Teams
Overview
Healthcare systems, medical knowledge and professional practice have been shaped by historical, cultural and social influences. Understanding these influences is essential for healthcare professionals, educators and students seeking to promote equitable, inclusive and person-centred care.
Social Justice in Healthcare: Learning Histories, Shaping Futures is a fully online, self-paced continuing professional development (CPD) course designed to support critical reflection on the historical and structural factors that continue to influence healthcare today. Drawing on contemporary research, case studies and practical examples, the programme provides participants with the knowledge and tools to recognise health inequities and consider how positive change can be implemented within their own professional contexts.
Through multimedia learning materials, reflective activities and applied exercises, participants will explore themes including social justice, health inequalities, representation in healthcare, decolonising healthcare education, and inclusive professional practice. The course culminates in the development of a personal action plan that supports the translation of learning into meaningful professional practice.
This course is suitable for:
- healthcare professionals across all disciplines
- NHS staff and healthcare leaders
- medical, nursing and allied health educators
- health professions education students
- researchers with an interest in health equity and inclusion
- individuals involved in healthcare policy, curriculum design or workforce development.
No prior knowledge of social justice or decolonisation is required.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- critically examine how historical and structural inequities have influenced healthcare systems and medical knowledge
- recognise the impact of social, cultural and political factors on patient experiences and health outcomes
- explore contemporary approaches to equity, diversity and inclusion within healthcare settings
- reflect on their own professional practice and identify opportunities for improvement
- develop practical strategies to support more equitable healthcare delivery, education and research
- create a personalised action plan to apply learning within their workplace or educational environment.
This flexible online programme consists of six themed learning units delivered through:
- recorded lectures and multimedia learning resources
- curated readings and supplementary materials
- case studies and real-world examples
- reflective exercises and journal activities
- scenario-based learning activities
- personal action planning
The course is designed to be completed at your own pace, with approximately 20 hours of study.
- fully online
- self-paced learning
- asynchronous delivery
- access via the 黑料不打烊 online learning platform
- 黑料不打烊 Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of the course
The 黑料不打烊 is recognised internationally for excellence in education and research. This course builds on expertise developed through the University's innovative work in socially accountable healthcare education and provides a unique opportunity to engage with an emerging and increasingly important area of professional practice.
Participants will gain practical knowledge that can be applied immediately within healthcare, education and research settings while also contributing to wider conversations around health equity and social justice.
Register interest
If you would like to be notified when registration opens, please contact the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Team Continuing Professional Development Team with any questions at FHLS_CPD@exeter.ac.uk