Course Code: REL-ALL-0-UCCHPC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Explain the role of cultural competence and humility in palliative care.
Describe at least three ways that you can provide culturally competent care as a palliative care professional.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Importance of Cultural Competence
What Do We Mean by Cultural Competence?
Why is Cultural Competence Important?
Cultural Humility
Elements of Cultural Competence
Meet Maxine
Review
Summary
Section 3: Culture
What is Culture?
Subcultures
Acculturation
Review
Summary
Section 4: Becoming Culturally Competent
Self-Assessment
Cultural Assessment
Viewpoints of Various Disciplines
Empathy
Review
Summary
Section 5: Providing Culturally Competent Care
Culturally Competent Care in Palliative Care
ARCHES
Rituals, Customs, and Traditions
Meet Luis
Cultural Brokers
Language Support
Review
Summary
Section 6: Special Considerations
Meet Mia
Pediatrics
Revisit Mia
Veterans
Treating Veterans
Meet Mike
Corrections
LGBTQIA+
Providing Culturally Sensitive Care
Meet Trish & Maddie
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Writer: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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All courses offered by Relias Learning, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.