Cultural Competence for Healthcare Professionals
Explore our culture competency training – Empowering you to understand, respect, and navigate diverse cultures effectively
Welcome to our groundbreaking online course: "Cultural Competence for Healthcare Professionals." Prepare to explore, empower, and excel in understanding, respecting, and navigating diverse cultures effectively.
Understand how culture shapes beliefs, behaviors, and health outcomes
Develop self-awareness of your own cultural lens and potential biases
Improve cross-cultural communication through linguistic skills and culturally sensitive interviewing
Conduct culturally focused assessments encompassing diverse values, traditions, and views on health
Address health disparities and social determinants of health in minority communities
Provide patient-centered care that integrates cultural needs, preferences, and inputs
And lots more!
Welcome Message from Course Instructor
Organizational Culture of Competence
History of Black Nurses in the US
History of Hispanic Latin Nurses
Mary Eliza Mahoney
Lincoln School for Nurses First to Teach Nursing to Black Women
Learning Objective
Definition and importance of cultural competence in healthcare
Importance of Cultural Competence in Healthcare
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Understanding Cultural Humility and Self-awareness
Self-Awareness
Impact of Cultural Competence on Patient Outcomes
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Learning Objective
Identifying Personal Biases and Stereotypes
Recognizing the Role of Culture in Shaping Health Beliefs and Practices
Developing Empathy and Sensitivity Towards Patients' Cultural Backgrounds
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Learning Objective
Effective Communication Strategies With Diverse Patients
Active Listening and Understanding Non-verbal Cues
Language Barriers and Strategies For Overcoming Them
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Learning Objective
Tools and Techniques for Conducting a Culturally Sensitive Assessment
Identifying Patient Preferences, Beliefs, and Values Related to Healthcare
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Learning Objective
Understanding the Factors Contributing to Health Disparities
Addressing the Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Patient Care
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