Cultural Diversity and the Older Adult

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to bring awareness regarding cultural diversity as it relates to the care of older adults. This course presents terminology and the characteristics of culture. The learner will be challenged to think about how an awareness of cultural diversity may impact care. How to approach care that is culturally sensitive with cultural competence is reviewed. Cultural competence skills are discussed to help the learner achieve success when caring for culturally diverse older adult populations. This course aims to help ensure that each person cared for by the learner receives individualized and respectful culturally appropriate care.