Cultural Competence: Traditions, Values, and Practice

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CCTVP

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the importance of integrating cultural competence into individual and organizational practice.
Identify culturally competent strategies and incorporate them into practice.
Recall aspects of traditional cultural diets to incorporate in client teaching.

Outline:
Section 1: Cultural Competence and Humility

Overview

Culture

Diversity Projections

Healthcare in the U.S.

Health Disparities

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Section 2: Cultural Competence and Cultural Considerations

Cultural Competence

Nutritional Counseling and Cultural Diversity

Hispanic or Latino Population

Black or African American People

Asian American Population

American Indians and Alaska Natives 

Section 3: Clinical Vignette

Dietitian Consult

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References



 

Writer: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN

Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care. 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dietitians; Fitness Professionals; Health Educators; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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All courses offered by Relias Learning, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.

To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.