The Pillars of Anti-oppressive Practice Part 2: Intercultural Effectiveness

Course overview

Healthcare teams are increasingly diverse, making it essential for professionals to cultivate intercultural effectiveness to ensure equitable, respectful, and patient-centered care. This course examines how intersecting identities; such as race, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, and more; affect health outcomes, team dynamics, and care delivery. Through the lens of anti-oppressive practice, learners will explore the foundations of intersectionality, inclusive language, and the 7 Pillars of Inclusion as strategies to foster collaboration, reduce disparities, and promote professional accountability. Designed for healthcare providers in athletic training, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, and speech-language pathology, this course supports clinical, operational, and ethical excellence in a wide range of care settings. By integrating practical models, real-world case examples, and actionable tools, participants will develop skills to enhance team engagement, communication, and equity in care delivery.