Course Description
The American population has become more diverse in composition than ever. The 2010 census showed just over one-third of the United States population identified themselves as members of a minority group. From 2010-2020, the overall population grew 7.3% from the 309 million counted in the 2010 census to 331 million in 2020. With the growth, the ethnic makeup of the US also changed. Groups who identify as minority accounts for nearly 40% of the population.
As a result, nurses must be more than clinically competent to provide quality care, they must also be culturally competent. This course provides an overview of skills necessary for nurses and others to become culturally competent in providing patient care in any healthcare setting.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Define culturally competent care and the nurse's role in that care model
- Describe common barriers to cultural competency
- Discuss the elements that go into an effective model of cultural competence, explain common "explanatory models" that describe the worldview of cultures
- Describe the role of communication and language in providing culturally competent care
Intended Audience
This educational activity was developed for nurses and healthcare professionals.
CE Information
This course is approved for 1.0 contact hours by the Florida and California State Boards of Nursing.
Course Authors
This course was developed by G. Rand Rodriguez and Marguerite Voorhees RN, MN, CNS, CPHQ, CPHRM and edited by Brenda Kozak, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE.
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