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Introduction to Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) and Minority Health Disparities
This course helps you incorporate into practice the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards of the USDHHS Office of Minority Health.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Describe the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards of the USDHHS Office of Minority Health and how they impact the ethical responsibilities of medical service providers.
- Defi... |
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Delivering Culturally Competent Care: Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Diverse Populations
This course presents practical advice for working cross-culturally. It allows participants to practice and improve their communication skills while managing typical clinical problems encountered in persons with type 2 diabetes.
Outcome Objectives:
As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be better able to:
- Recognize the differences between the terms "race," "ethnicity," and "culture."
- Employ the Ask, Share, Compare, Negotiate Model with patients in the office... |
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Improving Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment
Culture is a primary force in the creation of a person’s identity. Counselors who are culturally competent are better able to understand and respect their clients’ identities and related cultural ways of life. This course proposes strategies to engage clients of diverse racial and ethnic groups (who can have very different life experiences, values, and traditions) in treatment. The major racial and ethnic groups in the United States covered in this course are African Americans, Asian Ameri... |