Free online structural stigma training for health-care leaders
Mental Health Structural Stigma in Healthcare
This self-directed online training helps health-care leaders understand how structural stigma operates in health-care environments and provides tools that inspire and motivate people to help dismantle it.
“A training program that opens one’s eyes to the fact that, despite the best intentions, certain healthcare policies and practices can [lead to] poor-quality care.”
– course graduate
This one-hour course is designed for health-care leaders at any level, health-care professionals seeking to improve quality of care, and anyone interested in learning about the impacts of structural stigma.
Upon completion of the course, health-care providers will be able to:
- identify examples in health-care settings of structural stigma related to mental health and substance use health
- describe the impacts of structural stigma on clients with mental health and substance use health problems or illnesses when they are seeking health care
- recognize opportunities to dismantle structural stigma in health care
Continuing education credits
Participation in this course entitles certified Canadian College of Health Leaders members (CHE/Fellow) to 1 Category II credit toward their maintenance of certification requirements.
Testimonials
Evidence-based and comprehensive
“The course provided clear, evidence-based information that connected structural stigma to real-world outcomes … highly relevant and practical.”
Engaging and interactive
“The mix of materials … made the learning experience dynamic and interactive.”
“The training was interactive… which made it enjoyable and non-linear.”
Practical and applicable
“Highlight[s] how we as health-care providers can change our way of thinking to break the stigma.”
“Practical examples and reflections [made] complex concepts like structural stigma relatable and actionable.”
Enduring skills and knowledge
“The e-course helped me approach [stigmatizing] situations with more confidence and empathy, using inclusive language and reflective practice to open dialogue and promote change in a respectful, constructive way.”
Acknowledgments
This training was developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Structural Stigma e-Course Advisory Committee, and CHA Learning, the professional development division of HealthCareCAN.