Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CWH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recall different cultural practices that impact women in various stages of life.
Identify two cultural practices that interfere with women’s health.
Recognize ways to provide culturally competent care to women.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Familial Roles in the Medical Practice
Family Dynamics in the Healthcare Setting
Considerations for Other Genders
From Physical Assessments to Making Healthcare Decisions
Culture-Derived Gender Bias in Medical Roles
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Cultural Influences Through the Lifespan
From Infancy to Early Childhood
Practices Around Menstruation
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Menopause and Later Stages of Life
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: When Culture Interferes with Care
The Use of Traditional Medicine
Breast Ironing
Female Genital Mutilation
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Providing Culturally Competent Care
When Culture Does Not Interfere with Care
Offering Culturally Appropriate Care and Education
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Andrea Powell, RN, BSN
Andrea Powell, RN, BSN is a SME writer for Relias with a focus on acute care. She has over 11 years of clinical nursing experience, spanning across multiple nursing specialties. Her primary focus has been in critical care, with an affinity to surgical nursing. She also has experience in intraoperative nursing and post-anesthesia care. Andrea has served as a clinical team leader, preceptor and charge nurse to colleagues throughout her nursing career. She has a passion for the education of healthcare professionals and an aspiration for excellence in the healthcare delivery system.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Health Educators; Nurses; Physicians; Respiratory Therapists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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All courses offered by Relias Learning, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.