Let's Talk Promoting Language Justice

Let's Talk: Promoting Language Justice in Healthcare and Research

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Presentation followed by Q & A

Course Director:   

Kate Tigue, MD, FAAP

Presenters:

Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Public Health, and Clinical and Translational Science, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Learning Objectives:

By the conclusion of this webinar, program participants will be able to:

• Discuss the concept of language justice as a framework for providing equitable care for communities who speak languages other than English.
• Review research on best practices for promoting linguistic inclusivity.
• Apply language justice recommendations to research and clinical programs.

Accreditation

• In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and the PA Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics. The University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals attending this program will receive a Certificate of Attendance confirming 1.0 hours of continuing education in a CME accredited program.  For nurses, these hours may be considered eligible for completing the 30 hours of continuing education required for biannual nursing re-licensure in Pennsylvania.