STAF184-0920: Cultural Competence and Diversity
The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.
Course Open: September 8, 2020- October 2, 2020
Real-Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays September 15 and 22, 2020 9:30-11:00pm ET (USA)
Course RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock ConverterLevel and Prerequisites: This basic course will be open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians/technologists, support staff, practice managers, veterinary teams, etc., actively interested in cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion.
VSPN CE Course: “This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-42966)” This course has been VHMA approved ID20-40.Course Description:
This course on cultural competency and diversity is meant to examine these topics and create an understanding of the importance of cultural competency in the workplace. During a time when the topics of race, equality and bias are in the news, leaders and team members will benefit from a greater awareness of diversity and inclusion practices.
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
- Define culture and cultural competence.
- Examine your cultural self-awareness.
- Understand oppression, privilege, and the importance of cultural awareness.
- Examine leadership role in individual and organizational cultural competence.
Week 2 (Real Time Session September 22): Increasing Awareness and Understanding
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
- Define concepts and terminology related to marginalized groups increase awareness and understanding.
- Understand workplace policies and expectations regarding non-discrimination.
- Understand applicable laws and regulations.
- Explore attitudes and consider the experiences of others.
- Understand workplace professional communication.
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Prices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on September 15, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.
- Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
- Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
- Each person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.
- For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email VSPNCE. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
Enroll Now“This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-42966)” This course has been VHMA approved ID20-40.
Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.*For more information on VSPN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VSPN Course Catalog.
VSPN CE CoordinatorVSPN CE Services: VSPNCE
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/STAF184-0920.htm
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