About Cultural Competency in Oregon (386)
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This course meets cultural competence continuing education criteria established by Oregon Health Authority Advisory Committee described in OAR 950-040-0020.
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Course Summary
Health disparities are caused not just by patient circumstances, but by bias and inequities within healthcare systems. Culturally competent care requires self-awareness, respectful communication, use of interpreters, understanding social and structural factors, and ongoing efforts by both providers and institutions to promote health equity.
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
Conflict of Interest / Commercial Support Disclosure
The planners and authors of this learning activity have declared no conflicts of interest, vested interest, or financial relationship that may influence the content of this activity. All information is provided fairly and without bias.
ATrain Education, Inc. received no outside financial or commercial support in the preparation, presentation, or implementation of this learning activity and has no affiliation with any company whose products or services are mentioned in this activity.
Target Audience
This course is approved by the Oregon Health Authority Cultural Competence Continuing Education Program for Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Counselor/Therapists, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, Denture Technologists, Dietitians, Emergency Medical Service Providers, Home Care Workers, Medical Imagers, Midwives, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Physician Associates, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Speech-Language Pathologist/Audiologists.
Learning Objectives
When you finish this course you will be able to*:
- Describe 5 ways in which culture influences healthcare providers.
- Define power, privilege, and oppression.
- List 5 social determinants of health.
- Explain the 3 main components of patient rights and responsibilities for healthcare facilities.
- Understand 3 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
- 2.00 Contact hours
Lauren Robertson, BA, MPT
Available Credit
- 2.00 Contact hours

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