6a August 21, 2026: Putting Equity into Practice (VIRTUAL)

6a August 21, 2026: Putting Equity into Practice (VIRTUAL)

Date: August 21, 2026 

Time: 9-12 

Modality: Zoom  

Presenter: Monica M. Matthieu, PhD, LCSW 

This is a virtual course, and will take place over Zoom. 

A link to this virtual course will be sent one week prior to the event. 

$45.00 SLU Alumni and pre-registered SLU practicum instructors 

$65.00 All others 

Title: Putting Equity into Practice: Using Implementation Science to Improve Services for All 

*Meets Diversity Requirements (3 CEH) 

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Define implementation science and explain its relevance to social work. 

  1. Describe the Health Equity Implementation Framework and its key domains. 

  1. Analyze real-world case studies with populations at risk for equity-related implementation barriers to accessing or receiving quality health and mental health care 

  1. Develop strategies to improve access, quality, and outcomes for underserved populations. 

  1. Apply equity-focused tools to enhance service delivery in clinical and community settings. 

Course Description:
This 3-hour CE course equips social workers with knowledge and tools to integrate health equity into their practice using principles from implementation science. Participants will explore how evidence-based interventions often fail to reach marginalized and underserved populations and how tailored implementation strategies can bridge this gap. 

Through discussion using real-world case studies and interactive group activities, attendees will learn to apply the Health Equity Implementation Framework. This practical tool helps identify and address cultural, clinical, and systemic barriers to equitable care provision. The course also incorporates insights from recent research, including strategies for engaging communities and adapting services to meet the needs of diverse populations. We will use case studies to assess equity-related challenges in their settings and develop actionable strategies to promote fair and effective service delivery to all. 

Bio:
Monica M. Matthieu, PhD, LCSW, is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University and is a Research Social Worker for the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  Dr. Matthieu is engaged in research and program evaluation related to VA’s national suicide prevention program, implementation of trauma treatment in the VA, and improving assessment, intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals at risk for suicide in social service and health care settings in the St Louis metro area. 

Price:

$65.00