Now Youre Speaking my Language: Overcoming Challenging Language Barriers in Optometric Practice

Course overview

This interactive course is designed to equip optometrists with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively overcome language barriers when interacting with patients who speak a different language. Language barriers can hinder patient-provider communication, impact patient care, and reduce patient satisfaction. This course will explore evidence-based facts, share clinical pearls, and provide guidelines and tips for optometrists to bridge these gaps successfully.