Cultural Aspects of Care
Overview
Widely ranging cultural backgrounds are present in most communities and frontline clinicians, including those in primary care and subspecialty practices, must be culturally aware on all levels. Serious illness presents even more complex challenges. This course explores the cultural sensitivity tools, suggestions, and approaches for patients and their loved ones during stressful illness.
What You'll Learn
- Define culture and the importance of culture in palliative care
- Differentiate between cultural competence, cultural humility, and radical respect
- Provide insights on bias, and how to create a values-neutral practice
- Discuss issues facing members of veterans and the LGBTQ+ community who are seriously ill
What You'll Earn
1.5 continuing education (CE) credits provided through California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extended Learning, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Who Should Enroll
Physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians working with seriously ill patients in any practice setting
Completion and Refunds
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.
