CULTURAL COMPETENCE SERIES

Course overview

This series of recordings will introduce the learner to the concept of cultural competence and its necessity in occupational therapy practice. Learners will examine the three major constructs of cultural competence and apply them to practice. It will also focus on a variety of cultural assessments that may be used in the clinic, view a brief video of a cultural interaction, and discuss the skills necessary for culturally effective practice. Lastly, the seminar will remind the participant of the need for cultural knowledge when working with clients with upper extremity impairments. It will examine the cultural meaning of communication, touch, activities of daily living and hand decorating for a variety of cultures.