CC Module 1 – An Introduction to Cultural Competence

Welcome to Module 1 of WeRPNs Cultural Competence course. This series of modules can be completed asynchronously on your own time. All resources are included in the module. Once you have watched the video, completed the readings and finished the knowledge check for your module, you can mark it complete and continue on to the next one. At the end of all modules, you will be able to download your Certificate of Completion. Should you have any questions throughout this course, please contact us at education@werpn.com. Enjoy!

Readings

CCDI Glossary of Terms

Towards a Culturally Competent System of Care Abridged

References

Cross, Terry L., Bazron, Barbara J., Dennis, Karl W., & Isaacs, Mareasa R. (1989). Towards a culturally competent system of care. National Institute of Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Service System Program, 13-21

Cultural Competence in Nursing. (2022, March 3). The Nursing Journal. https://www.nursejournal.org/resources/cultural-competence-in-nursing/

Culturally Sensitive Care. (2022, March 30). The College of Nurses of Ontario. https://www.cno.org/en/learn-about-standards-guidelines/educational-tools/ask-practice/culturally-sensitive-care/

Glossary of Terms: A Reference Tool. (2022, January). Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. https://ccdi.ca/media/3150/ccdi-glossary-of-terms-eng.pdf

Ontario Human Rights Code. (1962). Ontario Human Rights Commission. https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/ontario-human-rights-code

The Chief Public Officer’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2014 – Changing demographics, aging and health. (2014, September 8). Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/corporate/publications/chief-public-health-officer-reports-state-public-health-canada/chief-public-health-officer-report-on-state-public-health-canada-2014-public-health-future/changing-demographics.html

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. (2021, June 11). Government of Canada. https://rcaanc-cimac.gc.ca/eng/1450124405592/1529106060525