Cultural and Linguistic Competence
Activity Description / Statement of Need:
In this online, self-learning activity:
Cultural competence has been defined in a variety of ways. According to the CDC, cultural competence is a “set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals that enables effective work in cross-cultural situations.” In the setting of healthcare, practicing cultural competence can improve the ability of HCPs to meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of patients, which may ultimately improve health outcomes among diverse groups of patients with unique sociocultural identities including race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
Target Audience:
The following healthcare professionals: Physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other HCPs.
Cost: Free
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Activity Description / Statement of Need:
In this online, self-learning activity:
Cultural competence has been defined in a variety of ways. According to the CDC, cultural competence is a “set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals that enables effective work in cross-cultural situations.” In the setting of healthcare, practicing cultural competence can improve the ability of HCPs to meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of patients, which may ultimately improve health outcomes among diverse groups of patients with unique sociocultural identities including race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
Target Audience:
The following healthcare professionals: Physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other HCPs.