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: Educators; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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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.