African and African American Cultural Competency

This on-demand course, "African and African American Cultural Competency," provides 2 CE credits designed to enhance understanding and skills in cultural competency, specifically focusing on African and African American cultures. It is tailored for professionals such as Chiropractic Assistants and Doctors of Chiropractic, fulfilling essential requirements for cultural competency training across various states. Led by Dr. James L. Mason, PhD, a distinguished expert in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Cultural Competence, this program leverages his extensive experience with Organizational Cultural Competence Assessment & Training (OCCAT). Dr. Mason's firm specializes in comprehensive services, including cultural audits, strategic planning, employee and organizational development, community engagement, and multicultural team building, ensuring a robust and practical learning experience.

• •Understand the historical, social, and cultural contexts that shape African and African American experiences and health disparities
• •Develop awareness of implicit bias and its impact on patient care and clinical communication
• •Apply culturally competent communication strategies when working with African and African American patients
• •Recognize and address systemic barriers to healthcare access and quality for African and African American communities
• •Implement practical techniques to build trust and rapport across cultural differences in clinical settings
• •Identify resources and best practices for providing culturally sensitive chiropractic care