Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competence

Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competence

In this course, you will be introduced to cultural diversity in healthcare, as well as the importance of being culturally competent. Providing care in a culturally competent way that involves the client and makes them feel understood and valued is an important goal.

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Overview

Details
  • Lessons: 9
  • Number of tests: 3
  • Hours: 1.0 hours
  • Students who are studying this course: 298
What you will learn
  • Define culture, nationality, race, and ethnicity
  • Describe diversity by race and sexual orientation
  • Describe unconscious biases
  • Describe cultural competence
  • Identify the cultural needs patients may have
  • Describe racial and ethnic disparities and how it may affect the health of patients
  • Describe how to provide culturally competent care

Lessons

    • Introduction to Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural CompetenceIntroduction to Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competence
    • 5 mins
    • What is Culture?What is Culture?
    • 10 mins
    • DiversityDiversity
    • 5 mins
    • Diversity in Sexual Orientation and Gender IdentityDiversity in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
    • 12 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 2 mins
    • Unconscious BiasesUnconscious Biases
    • 22 mins
    • Cultural CompetenceCultural Competence
    • 7 mins
    • Cultural NeedsCultural Needs
    • 11 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 2 mins
    • Racial and Ethnic DisparitiesRacial and Ethnic Disparities
    • 3 mins
    • How to Provide Culturally Competent CareHow to Provide Culturally Competent Care
    • 5 mins
    • Exam- Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competence Exam- Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competence
    • 15 mins

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