About Cultural Competency in Oregon (320)

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Course Summary

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Source: NIH.

Cultural sensitivity is an ongoing process of self-assessment that helps all of us develop skills, attitudes, and behaviors to better understand people from diverse cultural backgrounds. It means you are “culturally humble”—understanding that you are not the expert in all cultural matters.

Approved for Chiropractor, Counselor/Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Dentist, Denture Technologist, Dietitian, Emergency Medical Service Provider, Home Care Worker, Lactation Consultant, Long Term Care Administrator, Massage Therapist, Medical Imager, Midwife, Naturopathic Doctor, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Physician, Polysomnographic Technologist/Respiratory Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, and Speech-Language Pathologist/Audiologist.

Author

Lauren Robertson, BA, MPT

Criteria for Successful Completion

Study the course material, achieve a score of 80% or higher on the post test (the post test can be repeated if a learner scores less than 80%), complete the course evaluation, and pay where required. No partial credit will be awarded.

Instructional Level

Introductory

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Learning Objectives

When you finish this course you will be able to*:

  1. Describe 5 ways in which culture influences healthcare providers.
  2. Define power, privilege, and oppression.
  3. List 5 social determinants of health.
  4. Explain the 3 main components of patient rights and responsibilities for healthcare facilities.
  5. Understand the ways in which cultural competence and good communication are linked.

*Please note: attainment of course objectives will be assessed in the course evaluation.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
05/10/2024
Course expires: 
07/23/2026
Cost:
$24.00
Rating: 
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Approved by the Oregon Health Authority.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$24.00
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