Rethinking Cultural Competency: Moving to Cultural Humility

To teach SW, RN, CALA, LNHA and other professionals to utilize a cultural competence model without simultaneously incorporating a cultural humility approach fall short of both in real practice. To address these risks, this seminar will explore the concept of cultural humility, that is, an orientation to care that is based on self-reflexivity, appreciation of patients’ lay expertise, openness to encouraging person-centered and self-determination with patients, and to continue learning from one’s patients. We also briefly discuss our own cultural humility training.
(Approved for NAB, RN and SW CE credits)