DESCRIPTION
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define cultural diversity and cultural competence
- Identify emerging themes of cultural competence in healthcare
- Explain how ethnicity, diversity, and religion impact cultural understanding
- Evaluate cultural competence concerning the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, plus) community
- Explain the role of cultural competency in age-specific populations
- Apply cultural competence to those with physical, intellectual, developmental, and mental health disabilities
- Discuss the role of cultural competence in veteran care delivery.
Course is approved for 3.0 CE/Contact Hours for the following professionals:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
CareerSmart Learning is also an approved Nevada CE Provider (NV-14160). This course is Board approved for the Cultural Competency requirement for Nevada nurses.
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
Tags: 3.0 CE/Contact Hours, California Board of Registered Nursing, California BRN, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, Cultural Competence, Cultural Competency, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Disabilities, Ethnicity, Florida BON, LGBTQ, LPN, LVN, NASW, Nurses, RN, Social Worker, Translator Services, Veteran Care