Health Professionals & Civic Identity in Today’s World: Bridging the Gap (On Demand-No CE)
Self-paced
Full course description
PLEASE NOTE: No CE or certificate are available in this free version of the course.
If you are seeking CE or a certificate of completion, you will need to enroll in the paid CE version: https://www.mitrainingcenter.org/courses/hpcia0526ce
This 90-minute recorded webinar will discuss how health professionals can develop their civic identity, learn how to develop "beyond partisan" professional skills, and connect with civic wellness resources and organizations.
This training was originally presented on May 12, 2026.
Note on Accessibility: This training includes closed captions, a written transcript, and a copy of the slides.
Audience
Public health and healthcare practitioners regardless of setting, interested in strengthening their civic engagement skills
Learning Objectives
- Discuss civic wellness concepts as a professional resource of hope and innovation
- Describe your “Civic Identity Story” as a public health or healthcare professional in our times
- Explain non-partisan professionalism skills by learning about “bridging” efforts and language
Instructor
June Kless, PhD, Social-Behavioral Science & Humanities Instructor, Bay de Noc Community College
Sponsors
This training is a collaboration of the Region V Public Health Training Center, Health & Democracy Michigan Partners, the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, and the Michigan Public Health Association.
The Region V Public Health Training Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31684 Public Health Training Centers ($940,000). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by Region V PHTC, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
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