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Cultural Competence In Counseling
Effective collaboration supports teamwork and effective treatment. Part of building rapport with clients is communicating and interacting effectively with people across cultures who have varying beliefs and schedules.
In this course, we discuss what cultural competence is, explain why it matters and provide some helpful tips for improving your cultural competence.
This course will award 1 continuing education hour.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Identify the various ethnicities in the United States.
- Describe the histories of each population as they became part of the American way of life.
- Describe how important diversity is when working with different cultures.
Board Approvals
State Approvals
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California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals CCAPPProvider approved by CCAPP-EI, Provider # OS-21-336-0623 -
Florida Board of CSW, MFT, MHCProvider Number BAP-#726. -
Florida Board of NursingProvider number NCE3508
Information
- Relevance: This course is designed for master's level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who have direct contact with clients and patients from various cultures and backgrounds.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
- Credit Hours: 1