Cultural Aspects of Care – Primary Palliative Care Training for Clinicians

Cultural Aspects of Care

Rarely is a primary care practice today made up of homogenous populations. Widely ranging cultural backgrounds are present in most communities, so providers are challenged to be culturally aware on all levels. Serious illness and terminal illness present even more complex challenges. This course gives providers cultural sensitivity, tools, suggestions, and approaches for patients and their loved ones during stressful illness.

This is the sixth course in a nine-part series, Primary Palliative Care Skills for Physicians, NPs and PAs. Take each course individually or enroll in the full series for a significant discount! Learn more about the full series here!

This course is perfect for:

• Physicians
• Nurse practitioners (NPs)
• Physician assistants (PAs)
• Non-palliative care specialists
• Beginning hospice and palliative care team members
• Geriatricians, senior care providers, and others caring for patients with serious illness

Learning Objectives

This course will equip learners to:

• 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

Topics covered in this course include:

• Cultural competency and cultural humility
• Radical respect for differences
• Values-neutral practice
• The importance of cultural context
• The context of language
• The context of identity: LGBTQ
• The context of experience: veterans

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Fast Facts

Begins:	Immediately upon registration
Location:	Completely online, available 24/7
Continuing education:	2.25 hours
Costs:	$85
Requires:	Computing skills sufficient to complete graduate work, access to a computer with an Internet connection
Detailed FAQ:	Click HERE.
Cancellation Policy:	There are no refunds on our self-paced courses

CME Credits

The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 2 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Doctors Company and California State University Institute for Palliative Care. The Doctors Company is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Course Information