Understanding Cultural Competency

Objectives: Define the meaning of cultural competency and its role in health care and the impact of assumptions and myths on marginalized groups Identify examples of discriminatory language, behavior, implicit bias, and microaggressions Recognize examples of indirect discrimination.

Description: This class helps caregivers recognize what cultural competency is and its role in health care. Caregivers will also learn about how assumptions and myths impact commonly marginalized groups. They will learn how to identify discriminatory language, behavior, implicit bias, and microaggressions. They will also learn how to apply strategies to address possible personal biases.