Summary:
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2006 statistics, the American population continues to grow in its diversity while shifting in its ethnic makeup. Most recent results indicate that Caucasians constitute 73.9% of the population; Hispanics 14.8%; African-Americans 12.4%; Asians 4.4%; American Indians and Alaskan Natives 0.8%; and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders 0.1%. This data is confounded by the fact that 2.0 % of individuals report belonging to two or more races, while another 6.3% have indicated belonging to some “other” race. There is much diversity among members of each group, and each group maintains its own cultural values, beliefs and customs. Consequently, communicating with patients from diverse backgrounds challenges social workers to gain the appropriate cultural knowledge and skills to address the specific needs of their patients.
Objectives:
The goal of this program is to help social workers develop an individualized plan for becoming culturally competent. After you study this information, you will be able to —
- Define cultural competence.
- Identify barriers that inhibit the provision of culturally competent social work care.
- Describe the components of a personal action plan for becoming culturally competent.
Approval Information
Gannett Education, provider # 1203, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Gannett Education maintains responsibility for the program. Approval Period: February 15, 2010 to February 15, 2014. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
Social workers participating in this course will receive 1.0 continuing education clock hour.
Gannett Education maintains responsibility for the program.
Course delivery format: Online
Audience
Social Workers
Social Work Practice Level: Intermediate
Course Completion Requirements and Awarding Certificate
After reading the presentation, complete the course test online. With a score of 75% or better and completing the evaluation, you may immediately print your CE certificate of completion or save a pdf of it for your records. You may also request a copy to be sent to you by mail. If your score is less than the passing score of 75%, you may retake the test. In the event of loss, there is no charge for a replacement copy of a CE certificate.
Jurisdictional Requirements
Continuing education licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction, are not well defined, and may change. We recommend you contact your licensing board or accrediting organization for the latest continuing education requirements of your state or territory. To review state specific/jurisdictional continuing education requirements, click
here.
Accommodations for Disabilities
Every effort will be made to accommodate your special needs. To request accommodation; please contact the CE office at (800) 866-0919.
Grievance Procedure
Gannett Education is committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with accreditation agencies and boards. Gannett Education will comply with all responsibilities to be nondiscriminatory in activities, program content, and in treatment of participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, and members of the continuing education division.
While Gannett Education attempts to assure fair treatment of all participants, we recognize grievances that may require intervention. Grievances are handled in the following manner:
When a participant, either orally or in written format, files a grievance, the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, will evaluate the nature of the complaint. If it is meritorious, the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, will instruct the staff to implement any necessary changes in the course. The complainant will receive a response from the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, or designated staff within 5 working days.
You may file a complaint by telephone or email.
Telephone #: 800.866.0919