HEALTHCARE Seminars
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| From barriers to bridges . . .the journey to cultural competence for healthcare professionals |
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The purpose of the program is to increase the
participant's knowledge of the cultural and
health care beliefs of diverse populations.
This will be accomplished through identification
of one's own cultural beliefs and biases, review
of cultural considerations in health care delivery
and strategies for providing competent, sensitive care. Improved patient outcomes and staff satisfaction result. |
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Benefits & Challenges of a Culturally Diverse Staff
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| The purpose of the program is to increase an awareness of the benefits
and challenges of working with a culturally diverse staff. Understanding
the cultural beliefs and values, communication styles and approaches to decision making and conflict resolution of fellow staff members promotes a
team approach and respect for individual's contributions and talents.
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| Culturally competent students . . . Health Occupational Faculty |
This seminar increases Health Occupation Faculty's knowledge of the cultural health beliefs and values of various ethnic groups, and provides proven teaching strategies that will ensure academic achievement in the classroom & cultural competence in the clincal setting. When a welcoming & respectful environment is created in the classroom & clinical setting, cultural self esteem, cultural competence and improved patient outcomes follow!
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EDUCATION Seminars
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| Increase student achievement? . . . YES WE CAN! |
We provide an opportunity for each teacher & administrator to examine personal beliefs, attitudes and expectations related to diversity of students, families and cultures. To understand and acknowledge the influence of culture on learning contiributes to the development of strategies that promote student achievement.
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| Close the gap . .discover cultural ways students learn & succeed! |
In this seminar we learn strategies to create a bias free and welcoming environment that celebrates the diversity of students and families. Identifying cultural communication styles, understanding ethnic views of education and cultural ways of learning promotes student achievement and thus closes the education gap!
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LAW ENFORCEMENT Seminar
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| Cultural Diversity & Law Enforcement...Safety & Security |
The purpose of
the program is to meet the requirements of POST Learning Domain
42. The seminar will increase the participant's knowledge and
understanding of the cultural beliefs of a diverse population.
Strategies for providing culturally competent interactions with the
public will be highlighted. A bridge to understanding helps to
create a safe and secure environment for al
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LEADERSHIP Seminar |
| Community.....Leadership....Welcoming....Diversity. |
| Bridging the gap to understanding through identification of one's own
cultural beliefs/values and biases, acknowledging & respecting the
diversity of the community, and developing strategies that are
inclusive of all is the focus of this seminar for City Managers, Board of Supervisors, City Councils and School Boards. Learn how to create an environment that
welcomes diversity, listens to the voices of the people and makes
decisions that are reflective of and sensitive to the ethnic diversity
of the community. |
Seminars