Oregon Cultural Competency
Oregon’s communities are diverse, with individuals representing different cultures, languages, identities, abilities, beliefs, family structures, and life experiences. Providing high-quality care requires more than meeting physical needs—it requires understanding and respecting the unique perspectives and preferences each person brings to the care relationship.
This course introduces the principles of cultural competency, cultural humility, health equity, and inclusive care. Learners will explore how culture influences communication, decision-making, health behaviors, and caregiving preferences. The course also examines the impact of implicit bias, health disparities, language barriers, and social determinants of health on care outcomes.
30 mins
Certificate included
100% online
English
Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define culture, cultural competency, and cultural humility.
- Explain how culture influences caregiving preferences and decisions.
- Recognize how implicit bias can affect care interactions.
- Identify common health disparities and barriers to care.
- Apply respectful communication practices across diverse populations.
- Support clients with limited English proficiency appropriately.
- Demonstrate person-centered approaches that promote dignity, choice, and inclusion.
- Apply culturally responsive practices in home and community settings.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
