Cultural Competency

Healing Hands Articles

• Paso a Paso: Step-by-Step Toward Cultural Competence (2002)

Additional Resources

• Incorporating Cultural and Linguistic Competence into the Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression (2008) – The National Center for Cultural Competence developed a unique approach to Continuing Medical Education (CME) that addresses racial and ethnic disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of depression. The model uses self-assessment as a learning tool for providers to: heighten awareness; influence attitudes toward practice; and motivate the development of knowledge and skills to incorporate cultural and linguistic competency into the diagnosis and treatment of depression. This CME is designed for a broad array of primary care providers that includes, but is not limited to, Family and Community Medicine, Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, and Gerontology. The CME is also appropriate for psychiatrists seeking to add to their base of knowledge on cultural and linguistic competence. Georgetown University will issue one (1) CME credit.

• Outreach to People Experiencing Homelessness: A Curriculum for Training Health Care for the Homeless Outreach Workers (2005) – See Module 2D: Cultural Competence in Outreach
• Addressing Cultural and Linguistic Competence In the HCH Setting: A Brief Guide  (2002) | Jennifer Holzworth, National Health Care for the Homeless Council
• Organizing Health Services for Homeless People: A Practical Guide (Second Edition 2001) | Marsha McMurray-Avila, National Health Care for the Homeless Council- Includes a chapter on cultural competency (pp. 268 – 273).
• Cultural Competence Checklist from the Communication & Connection Tool Kit in Shelter Health: Essentials of Care for People Living in Shelter (2006) | Ken Kraybill & Jeff Olivet | National Health Care for the Homeless Council
• CMHS Cultural Competence Standards for Discharge Planning in Managed Care Mental Health Services
• Treating Adolescents with HIV: Tools for Building Skills in Cultural Competence, Clinical Care & Support | Free online training series for MDs, NPs, PAs, RNs, psychologists, social workers, case managers and other health professionals; continuing education credits available

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