Cultural Diversity - Online Inservice
In the world of healthcare, the term cultural competence refers to the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors required of a healthcare professional to provide high-level care to patients from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. By emphasizing awareness of and promoting sensitivity to cultural issues, employers can show they recognize the contributions and value of all workers. This inservice written for CNAs will focus on the importance of cultural competence in the healthcare work environment.
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Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Define cultural diversity and cultural competence.
- List examples of cultural differences.
- State the personal habits that would foster cultural competence.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Cultural Diversity History
- Definition of Cultural Diversity
- Definition of Cultural Competence
Chapter 2: Importance of Cultural Diversity in our Workplace
- Employee Relations
- Workplace Discrimination Laws
- Customer Service
Chapter 3: Examples of Cultural Differences in the Workplace
- Disabilities
- Age and Generational Cultures
- Educational Differences
- Personal Background
- Country of Origin or Ethnicity
- Gender Identities and Sexual Orientation
Chapter 4: Tips on Cultural Competency in the Workplace
- Learn to Communicate
- Respect
- Knowledge
- Blame
- Listening Skills
Chapter 5: Cultural Diversity Education and Training
- A Work Place That Encourages Learning
- Cultural Competence Training
- Prevention and Education
- Train Frequently
Chapter 6: References
Price: $10.00
Contact Hour: 1
Course Author
Kendall Moore
Kendall is a 2022 Magna Cum Laude graduate from Tyler Junior College with an Associates Degree in Nursing. She has a huge passion for all things nutrition and hormone health, is a member of the American Holistic Nurses Association and is enrolled in Pacific College's RN-to-BSN in Holistic Nursing program. Upon graduation, Kendall intends to begin a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program!
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Provider approved by the California Department of Public Health, Nurse Aide Certification (NAC) #: 7046. This document must be retained by the certified nurse assistant for a period of four years after the course completion. Provider approved by the Florida, New Hampshire, and Wyoming Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants, CE Broker Provider #: 50-13256.