ASHA Course Number: ACEF0465
Course Credits: .35 (3 and 1/2 hours) ASHA CEUs – Intermediate level, Professional area
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Cultural competence encompasses more than acknowledging people of different races and ethnicities. It is an ongoing process that embodies acceptance and understanding of traditions, values, beliefs, and behaviors. A culturally sensitive therapist can effectively interact with diverse clients, as well as adapt interventions appropriately, to build a successful therapeutic relationship.
Instructor Information

Financial Disclosure: Other than being paid as an employee of EBS Healthcare, Cynthia has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Cynthia has no other non-financial information to disclose.

Financial Disclosure: Other than being paid as an employee of EBS Healthcare, Michele has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Michele has no other non-financial information to disclose.

Financial Disclosure: Other than being paid as an employee of EBS Healthcare, Julie has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Julie has no other non-financial information to disclose.
Learner Objectives
- Explain how cultural competence is an ongoing process which promotes both professional and personal growth.
- Utilize strategies that promote cultural awareness, sensitivities, and knowledge of diverse cultures.
- Describe at least three ways to foster cultural competence and respect when participating on diverse IEP/IFSP teams.
Agenda
- Pre-Survey (10 Mins)
- Course Introduction (23 mins)
- What is Cultural Competence? (23 mins)
- Culture Impacts (26 mins)
- Campinha-Bacote Model (33 mins)
- Cultural Knowledge in the Assessment Process (20 mins)
- To Improve Cultural Encounters (24 mins)
- To Improve Cultural Desire (8 mins)
- EBS United Mission (21 mins)
- Post-Survey (10 Mins)
- Case Study (10 Mins)
- Culture Resource Template (5 Mins)
The Mexican Culture Resource
Level I MCT The Culture Resource Template
Self-Assessment Checklist for Personnel Providing Services and Supports To Children with Disabilities and Special Health Needs and their Families
Cultural Competency Reference List
Course Handout
ASHA Cultural Competence Checklist: Service Delivery (ASHA, 2010b)
ASHA Cultural Competence Checklist: Personal Reflection (ASHA, 2010a)
AOTA Impact of Cultural Immersion Poster Handout