Cultural Competency, including Caring for LGBTQ+ Patients
CE Credits Hours: 2.00
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this continuing education course, you will be prepared to provide effective and respectful care for patients belonging to different populations, including those identifying as LGBTQ+. Specific learning objectives to address potential learning gaps include:
Discuss elements of culturally competent care among different populations.
Describe terminology that is inclusive and respectful of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Summarize health disparities, health risk factors, and clinical implications specific to members of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Identify best practices regarding collecting and protecting patient information for LGBTQ+ patients.
- Discuss elements of culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ patients, including physical space, informational materials, patient communication, and staff training.
- Examine the intersection of oppression, discrimination, and implicit biases in order to provide nondiscriminatory care
Course Description
Required CEU for Oregon.
2-contact-hour course on cultural competency and implicit (unconscious) bias. Examines how to provide effective and respectful care for patients belonging to a variety of different populations, including LGBTQ cultural competence training for those identifying as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning/queer). Discusses reducing discrimination and/or stigmatization, culturally competent care, best practices for patient information, health risk factors, and clinical implications.
Oregon: This course meets OR's Board of Nursing requirement only if provided by your employer. Contact us to enroll today.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300.
