Cultural Diversity and Cultural Competence in Healthcare – 3.0 CE/Contact Hours

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; and discuss the role of cultural competence in veteran care delivery.

This course is approved for 3.0 CE/Contact Hours to the following professions:

• Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
• Certified Case Managers (CCM)
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
• Social Workers (NASW)

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.