Middle Eastern Cultural Competency Oregon CE

This on-demand course, "Middle Eastern Cultural Competency," offers 1 CE credit and is designed for Chiropractic Assistants and Doctors of Chiropractic. It focuses on enhancing cultural competency, specifically addressing Muslim and Middle Eastern populations, to improve patient care and communication. The curriculum covers essential insights into cultural nuances relevant to these communities. Participants will gain valuable knowledge to meet cultural competency requirements and better serve a diverse patient base. Taught by Dr. Huma Pierce, a chiropractor since 2001 who is fluent in five languages and actively involved in community volunteering, this course leverages her extensive experience and unique perspective to provide practical and impactful learning.

• •Identify key cultural values, communication styles, and social norms within Muslim and Middle Eastern communities to enhance patient interactions
• •Recognize common health beliefs, religious practices (including prayer times and dietary restrictions), and their impact on clinical care and treatment compliance
• •Apply practical strategies for respectful patient communication, including appropriate greetings, gender considerations, and family involvement in healthcare decisions
• •Address implicit bias and stereotyping to provide equitable, patient-centered care to Middle Eastern and Muslim populations
• •Understand the role of faith, family structure, and traditional medicine in healthcare decision-making within these communities
• •Implement culturally appropriate patient education and informed consent procedures that respect cultural and religious values