Cultural Diversity and Patient Care

Course release date: 12/10/2024

Course Overview

Cultural Diversity and Patient Care is a detailed course providing insight into the impact diversity has on healthcare, engagement in treatment, provider/patient relationships, and disease management. Learners will gain insight into how to address communication and language barriers, and the impact culture has on perspective, trust, and reaction to illness. Additionally, learners will understand how an awareness of cultural diversity can help to improve patient outcomes, deliver patient-centered care, and collaborate with healthcare providers from diverse backgrounds to improve public health.