Culturally Competent Care for LGBTQ+ Populations in Healthcare Settings
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Event Description: The Wayne State University School of Social Work Continuing Education Office invites healthcare professionals to an enriching session designed to provide healthcare and mental health professionals, social workers, and community members with essential insights into the cultural, social, and historical factors that shape LGBTQ+ experiences.
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Identify and address personal and systemic biases that impact equitable care for LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering a commitment to social justice and non-discriminatory practices.
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Demonstrate culturally competent communication techniques to build rapport and create inclusive, supportive environments for LGBTQ+ clients.
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Equip attendees with practical tools to provide respectful, culturally competent care in healthcare and social work settings.
Continuing Education Credits:
- Attendees can obtain 1.5 social work CECH upon completing the training, payment, quiz, and evaluation.
- A downloadable CECH certificate will be available upon completion of all requirements.
- Participants must attend the entire event to receive credit.
Cost:
- 1.5 CECH credits are available for licensed social workers at $20, FREE for students.
RSVP Information: All attendees must RSVP for this training. A Zoom link will be provided via email upon completing the RSVP process.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.2 million, with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov