Given the persistent racial and ethnic disparities in the United States, cultural competence trainings for health professionals are more common than ever. Coupled with the respect for cultural and racial differences is the need for discussion surrounding bias, implicit bias and microaggressions. This webinar is designed to recognize the importance of Cultural Humility, develop an understanding of respect for cultural and racial differences and focus on techniques for being professional in conduct and speech while addressing bias that impacts healthcare employees and patients.
At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the History of Diversity within the United States
- Explain the importance of Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility
- Develop an understanding of respect for cultural and racial differences
- Define microaggressions, bias and implicit bias
9:30 am Welcome/Introduction
9:35 am Develop an Understanding of the History of Diversity within the United States
- Define Diversity
- Change in views of a diverse society within the United States
- Diversity, equity, inclusion and belong
10:05 am Explain the importance of Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility
- Define Cultural Competence
- Define Cultural Humility
- Expand on the need to combine both philosophies
10:35 am Develop an understanding of respect for cultural and racial differences
- Race within the United States
- Race as a Social Construct
- Practice Engaging people within a Cross Cultural Situation
11:05 am Define microaggressions, bias and implicit bias
- Define Microaggressions
- Define Bias and Implicit Bias
- Engagement Strategies for Bias and Unconscious Bias
11:35 am Discuss potentially negative effects of bias on mental and physical health
- Impact of bias on healthcare
- Structural Racism within the healthcare system
- Cultural Ethnocentrism
12:05 pm Develop effective cultural communication strategies when interacting with others
- Engaging Patients
- Collaboration Among Systems
- Techniques for Addressing Bias and Microaggressions
12:25 pm Conclusion/Q&A