Program Overview

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Training for Healthcare Professionals

This micro-credential equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to address health disparities and promote inclusivity in healthcare settings. Designed to bridge gaps in equity and accessibility, the program offers interactive, asynchronous self-paced online modules developed by experts in the field. Participants engage with various reflective activities and practical strategies for implementing best practices at the intersections of EDI and healthcare.

Course Objectives:

• Equip participants with a strong understanding of EDI principles and their application in healthcare.
• Develop practical skills in culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and accessible care.
• Encourage self-reflection and actionable integration of EDI knowledge into professional practice.

Lessons:

1. Anti-Bias Training and Self-reflection
2. Understanding Social Determinants of Health
3. Historical Context in Healthcare Practices
4. Culturally Responsive Healthcare
5. Best Practices for 2SLGBTQ+ Care
6. Addressing Barriers for Newcomers & Immigrants
7. Accessible Healthcare for Persons with Disabilities
8. Trauma-Informed Care
9. Responding to Microaggressions
10. Practical Application & Professional Development

Evaluation:

This course is a graded course where a complete or incomplete grade will be issued. To receive a Completion of this course, a student must:

• Complete interactive/reflective questions
• Complete all module quizzes

Course Details:

• Location: online, asynchronous / self-paced
• Time Commitment: Approx. 8 hours
• Course Start Dates:
  • May 25, 2026
  • September 14, 2026

Program Fees:

The fee for the micro-credential is $395, and there are no additional fees for textbooks or materials.

• Current Trent undergraduate students receive 30% off.
• Trent alumni receive 10% off.
• Current Trent staff and faculty receive 20% off.
• Note: Only one discount code can be used per order.