BLACK PATIENTS: PROVIDING CULTURALLY COMPETENT DIETARY EDUCATION

Course overview

Culturally competent (CC) dietary education of Black patients is holistic and incorporates appropriate cultural beliefs, attitudes, and traditions when planning and providing care. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of providing CC dietary information to Black patients, including the importance of CC education, cultural factors that impact Black patients¿ dietary choices, and key aspects of CC dietary education for Black patients. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.