Cultural Competency 101- Awareness and Understanding- San Diego

Training Overview

Cultural Competency 101 is a four-hour introduction to concepts and theories of culture. Participants are presented with demographics and information which demonstrates MHS’ commitment to cultural sensitivity, raising cultural awareness and interactive opportunities for participants to become aware of their own cultural values, beliefs, and assumptions. This content is presented to include organizational and individual elements of cultural competence and activities which facilitate integration and application.

Training Objectives

• Increase knowledge and understanding of diversity and cultural competence
• Describe concepts of identity and diversity
• Explore three theoretical models of cultural understanding
• Integrate principles into personal and professional practice