Module 10: Cultural Competence

Overview

Time Needed to Complete Module 8: 30 minutesModule 10 focuses on the importance of providing culturally appropriate and sensitive health care. The module offers practical information and tools for providers who serve increasingly diverse populations.

Guiding Questions

Users who complete the Cultural Competence module should be able to answer the following questions:

  • What are some descriptors of culture?
  • What can providers do to help reduce health disparities?
  • Why is self-assessment an important aspect of cultural competence?
  • Which factors contribute to creating a culturally sensitive health care setting?
  • How can providers develop more culturally effective relationships with families?
  • What are some practices and tools that providers can use to reduce language barriers?
  • Which strategies work best when using professional interpreters?
  • What are some of the resources available to providers serving multicultural communities?

Getting the Most from this Module:

Cultural competence is a developmental process that evolves over a period of time. Be sure to access the following materials presented to assist providers on a journey towards cultural competence:

  • A self-assessment checklist and tool
  • Resources for tools and materials translated in multiple languages
  • Links to websites that provide:
    • Information on racial and ethnic disparities
    • Culture-specific information, curricula, guides, and translated materials

Also, look for :: family-focused materials throughout the module.