EIDA-R Year 1: Building Foundations for Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism

About Course

This foundational course is the first step in Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team’s (HPA-OHT) multi-year Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism (EIDA-R) Education Campaign. Designed for healthcare professionals, leaders, and stakeholders across 46 member organizations, this program aims to create a shared understanding and commitment to fostering inclusivity and addressing systemic barriers within the healthcare system.

Through engaging lessons, interactive webinars, and evidence-based resources, participants will explore key EIDA-R principles, including cultural safety, anti-racism practices, and strategies for supporting diverse communities. Each phase of the course introduces practical tools and actionable insights to promote a culture of equity, safety, and collaboration.

What You’ll Learn:

An overview of EIDA-R principles and the Ontario Health Framework.
Best practices for cultural and linguistic sensitivity in healthcare.
Insights into anti-racism, anti-Black racism, and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.
Indigenous cultural awareness and safety.
Strategies for reinforcing EIDA-R principles in your organization.

This Year 1 initiative sets the stage for lasting transformation by empowering participants to lead and champion equity-focused changes in their organizations and communities.

Understand the principles of equity, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism in healthcare.
Develop skills to analyze and improve organizational policies through an equity lens.
Enhance cultural competence and sensitivity in patient care.
Learn strategies to address systemic racism and implicit biases in healthcare settings.
Apply anti-oppressive practices to create inclusive environments for diverse communities.
Build actionable plans to advance EIDA-R principles within your organization.

Course Content

Phase 1: Introduction to EIDA-R Principles
Timeline: January – February Objective: To provide foundational knowledge of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Anti-Racism (EIDA-R) principles and introduce the HPA-OHT Education Campaign and Ontario Health’s Equity Framework.

Module 1: Welcome to the HPA-OHT EIDA-R Education Campaign
Module 2: Campaign Progress Tracking
Module 3: Understanding EIDA-R Principles in Healthcare
Module 4: Introduction to Ontario Health’s Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Anti-Racism Framework
Module 5: Partnering with Patients, Families, and Caregivers
You Did It! Phase 1 Complete

Phase 2: Introduction to the Active Offer of French Language Health Services
Timeline: March – April By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to: Understand the concept and importance of the Active Offer in providing French language health services. Recognize how this initiative aligns with Ontario Health’s Health Equity Framework. Prepare for the third-party training by reviewing its goals and expectations.

Phase 3: Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare
Timeline: May - June Activities: Complete the "Introduction to Anti-Black Racism eLearning Module." Reflect on organizational practices and identify potential areas of systemic bias. Collaborate in small groups to draft actionable steps to integrate anti-racist practices. Resources: Ontario Health Equity Framework. TAHSN Guiding Principles for implementing anti-racism education. Case studies and recorded testimonials from healthcare practitioners. Anti-Black Racism Resources from the Association of Black Physicians of Ontario: Podcasts: 🎙️ Race, Health & Happiness Podcast: Hosted by Dr. Onye Nnorom, interviewing BIPOC individuals about "surthriving" in a racialized world. Listen Here 🎙️ Code Switch: Race & Identity, Remixed Podcast. Listen Here Videos: 🎥 Racism and Health: What is the Connection? by Dr. David R. Williams. Watch Here 🎥 How Racism Affects Maternal Health by Dr. Onye Nnorom. Keynote for the Canadian Association of Midwives. Watch Here Reading Materials: Anti-Black Racism & Health as defined by the Black Health Alliance. Read Here Experiences of Black Physicians/Physician Trainees in Medicine in Ontario (BPAO Abstract). Canadian Conference on Medical Education, 2019, Mpalirwa et al. Read Here Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent. United Nations General Assembly Report. Read Here Ontario’s Anti-Black Racism Strategy. Read Here Creation of the Anti-Black Racism Action Plan. City of Toronto’s Anti-Black racism strategy report. Read Here Black Health Organizations: Black Physicians of Canada Quebec Black Medical Association Health Association of African Canadians (Nova Scotia) Black Medical Students’ Association of Canada Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario Assignment: Upload the completion certificate for the "Introduction to Anti-Black Racism eLearning Module" and complete a reflection journal entry summarizing key takeaways.

Phase 4: 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Equity and Gender Diversity
Timeline: July – August By the end of this phase, learners will be able to: Understand the foundational concepts of gender diversity and 2SLGBTQIA+ health. Recognize the importance of creating inclusive, affirming, and accessible care environments. Prepare for third-party training by reviewing its objectives and aligning the learnings with Ontario Health’s Health Equity Framework.

Phase 5: Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Safety

Introduction: Reconciliation in Action
Module 1: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Culture, Colonization, and Determinants of Health
Module 2: Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Module 3: Indigenous History and Political Governance
Module 4: Indigenous Health Services and Governments
Module 5: Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Health
Module 6: Indigenous Community Health Services
Module 7: The Health Landscape of Indigenous People
Module 8: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) and UNDRIP
Assignment: Upload Your Certificate of Completion
Final Reflection

Phase 6: Outcomes and Celebration
Timeline: November – December Objective: Assess progress, celebrate achievements, and outline goals for the next year. Activities: Submit a progress report summarizing key learnings and organizational impact. Participate in a celebration event to recognize milestones. Feedback survey to inform Year 2 curriculum design. Deliverables: Certificate of Completion for participants meeting Year 1 requirements. Organizational readiness report for advancing EIDA-R goals.

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What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Phase 1: Introduction to EIDA-R Principles Timeline: January – February Objective: To provide foundational knowledge of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Anti-Racism (EIDA-R) principles and introduce the HPA-OHT Education Campaign and Ontario Health’s Equity Framework.

Module 1: Welcome to the HPA-OHT EIDA-R Education Campaign

Module 2: Campaign Progress Tracking

Module 3: Understanding EIDA-R Principles in Healthcare

Module 4: Introduction to Ontario Health’s Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Anti-Racism Framework

Module 5: Partnering with Patients, Families, and Caregivers

You Did It! Phase 1 Complete

Module 1: The Active Offer of French Language Health Services

Module 2: Connecting the Active Offer to Ontario Health’s Equity Framework

Module 3: Overview of the Cultural and Linguistic Sensitive Care Learning Program

Module 4: Connecting to Health Equity and the Ontario Framework

Module 5: Certificate Upload and Completion of Phase 2

Upload Certificate for Active Offer of French Language Health Services

Lesson 1: Historical and Systemic Roots of Anti-Black Racism

Lesson 2: Systemic Racism in Healthcare

Lesson 3: Health Equity and Anti-Racism Efforts

Lesson 4: Completing the eLearning Module

Lesson 5: Reflecting and Taking Action

Assignment: Certificate Submission and Reflection

Module 1: Connecting to Ontario Health’s Health Equity Framework

Module 2: An Introduction to Gender Diversity

Certificate Upload: Gender Diversity Training

Reflection Assignment

Phase 5: Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Safety

Introduction: Reconciliation in Action

Module 1: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Culture, Colonization, and Determinants of Health

Module 2: Cultural Competence in Healthcare

Module 3: Indigenous History and Political Governance

Module 4: Indigenous Health Services and Governments

Module 5: Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Health

Module 6: Indigenous Community Health Services

Module 7: The Health Landscape of Indigenous People

Module 8: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) and UNDRIP

Assignment: Upload Your Certificate of Completion

Final Reflection

Lesson 1: Reflecting on Progress

Lesson 2: Organizational Impact Assessment

Lesson 3: Celebration and Recognition Event

Lesson 4: Feedback for Year 2 Curriculum Design

Lesson 5: Planning for Year 2

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Phase 1: Introduction to EIDA-R Principles
Timeline: January – February Objective: To provide foundational knowledge of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Anti-Racism (EIDA-R) principles and introduce the HPA-OHT Education Campaign and Ontario Health’s Equity Framework.