Care of Latinos With Serious Illness

Learn effective tools and strategies for connecting with Latino patients with serious or chronic illness in a way that recognizes and values their language and cultural traditions.

Developed by Familias en Acción, this self-paced course offers a deeper understanding of culturally sensitive issues impacting Latino patients and families who may benefit from hospice and palliative care.

• Assess how personal and professional perspectives affect your interactions with people of other cultures
• Understand how a patient’s culture might affect the care they receive
• Recognize potential benefits of culturally competent care
• Use culturally competent skills to interact with patients and families as you implement the expanded definition of palliative care
• Implement practical changes that positively impact staff and patient communications
• Feel confident that your communication with people of other cultures is respectful and clear

4 continuing education (CE) credits provided through California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extended Learning, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider #CEP11422, and by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider #PCE-3405

All healthcare professionals working in any care setting

To complete this course and obtain a certificate, you must view the course in its entirety, correctly answer all case studies and quiz/test questions (as appropriate) and complete the evaluation. No refunds are given for self-paced courses. You will have 90 days to access this course from the date of purchase.