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cultural diversity religion

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    1. Cultural Diversity & Religion The University of Texas at Tyler College of Nursing Spring 2010 By Danice B. Greer, PhD(c), RN, BC

    3. Cultural Competence “Cultural and linguistic competence is a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals that enables effective work in cross-cultural situations. ‘Competence’ implies having the capacity to function effectively as an individual and an organization within the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors, and needs presented by consumers and their communities”

    4. Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity Being aware of your own biases and be sensitive to other cultures different from your own. Cultural Awareness: developing sensitivity and understanding of another ethnic group. This usually involves internal changes in terms of attitudes and values. Awareness and sensitivity also refer to the qualities of openness and flexibility that people develop in relation to others. Cultural awareness must be supplemented with cultural knowledge(Adams, 1995).

    5. Major Religions of the World

    6. Cultural Sensitivity & Convocation/Pinning Be aware of cultural differences among students, attendees, university officials, etc. Be inclusive of all cultures in prayer, practices, and speeches. Present ceremony with dignity & sensitivity Don’t exclude certain religions/ethnic groups based on your own beliefs.

    7. Promote “GATE” across the University“Global Awareness Through Education”

    8. References Slide#2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, OPHS Office of Minority Health (2001). National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care: Final Report. Summary. http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/assets/pdf/checked/finalreport.pdf Slide#3: (Based on Cross, T., Bazron, B., Dennis, K., & Isaacs, M., (1989). Towards A Culturally Competent System of Care Volume I. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Child Development Center, CASSP Technical Assistance Center) Slide#4: http://cecp.air.org/cultural/Q_howdifferent.htm Slide #5 http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html Slide#7 : http://www.uttyler.edu/sacs2010/qep/qep_GATE.pdf

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