Diversity and culture in healthcare refer to the importance of considering an individual’s cultural background, race, ethnicity, gender, and other aspects of identity when providing mental health treatment, ensuring that care is tailored to their unique experiences and needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach; this includes having a diverse workforce of healthcare professionals who can better understand and relate to patients from various backgrounds, ultimately leading to improved access and quality of care. This webinar will present the cultural competence model and outline specific considerations in culturally competent healthcare. Methods of enhancing our attitudes around providing culturally competent healthcare will be given, and learners will have the opportunity to reflect on culturally sensitive practices to encourage positive outcomes with patients in healthcare settings.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify considerations unique to diversity and culture in healthcare.
• Explore case studies to increase critical thinking and application of culturally adaptable responses.
• Determine best practices for engaging diverse clients in culturally sensitive ways.