GERONT X013 - Gerontology - Cultural Competence
Not only is the population we take care of culturally diverse, but the health care professional population has become increasingly culturally diverse as well. Valuing cultural diversity is extremely important during times of serious illness and death, because it is exactly at such times that one's cultural beliefs and rituals come into play. Becoming culturally competent requires that one becomes self-aware enough to be able to respond in ways that are respectful and knowledgeable to persons who are different from us. This module reviews those aspects of cultural competence that are most critical to providing end-of-life care.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced: A course that is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through the material independently at your own pace.
Time to Completion
This module is projected to take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires earning a score of at least 99% on required assessments.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Computer, laptop, or tablet capable of accessing online course materials
- Ability to stream video and interactive content
- Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Firefox
What You’ll Learn
Participants who complete this module will be able to:
- Identify principles of culturally competent care.
- Compare and contrast the cultural orientations towards death among white Americans, African-Americans, Latino-Americans and Asian-Americans.
- Resolve the Cultural Competence case study.
- Define cultural competence.
What You’ll Earn
- Certificate of Completion from Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Additional Information
This course uses H5P to provide interactive course content to learners in the form of interactive videos, interactive presentations, and more. If you require assistance in or experience difficulties completing assignments that use H5P, please contact the COM Digital Accessibility Coordinator (DigitalAccessibility@osumc.edu). Accommodation and assistance will be arranged for you as appropriate free from penalty.
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details email Sarah Dove.