[Health_Education_Promotion] Cultural Competency Training April 30, 2014-Wed.

[Alissa Leavitt (Green)]

Cultural Competency Training

Working With Diverse Populations in Maternal and Child Health

Cultural influences an individual’s health beliefs, practices, behaviors,
and even the outcome of medical treatments. Because of this, health care
providers must learn about culture and become culturally competent. A
competent and professional maternal and child health workforce is essential
for the optimal delivery of the Maternal and Child Health Service.



A competent health care provider has the ability to respond respectfully
and effectively to people of all cultures, in a manner that affirms the
worth and preserves the dignity of individuals, families and communities.



Cultural competence is important in every aspect of our lives, but it is a
critical skill for health care providers, who deal daily with diverse
populations. Participants will understand and recognize the importance of
cultural competency and steps towards implementation within their
healthcare practice.



Core Competency Development Outline:



SELF-AWARENESS: Develop an understanding of cultural values and beliefs and
its impact on health and health care delivery by first understanding your
own.



CROSS-CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE: Learn how  beliefs, cultures and ethnic practices
can influence health behavior and health status.



LANGUAGE DIVERSITY: Discuss and understand the importance of providing
information, referrals and services in the language appropriate to the
client as well as the provision of interpreters when needed.



DELIVERY OF CARE: Are culturally and linguistically appropriate and
competent services, programs and interventions available in the
communities you serve? Are such services, programs and interventions
meeting the needs of the community of interest?



ADVOCACY: Increase skill set to include advocacy for public policies and
programs that promote and support culturally and linguistically responsive
services and the inclusion, representation and participation of individuals
who reflect the diversity of our communities.





When: April 30, 2014-Wed.

Where:  5033 N. Vancouver Ave-Community Room

Portland, OR 97217

Time: 10:00am-5:00pm/6 Hour Workshop

Fit for: Health Care Professionals/Doulas

Price: $100.00 Per Individual

Registration at: www.shafiamonroe.com


-- 
Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES
green.alissa at gmail.com
503-358-2331
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