Cultural Competency 101- Awareness and Understanding

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

Mental Health Systems, Inc. is an approved provider for the following professionals :

NURSES: Mental Health Systems, Inc. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP 15343) for up to 10 contact hours.
LCSWs/MFTs: Course meets the qualification for up to 10 hours of continuing education credits as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #PCE 2280).
CAADE: California Association for AOD Educators (Provider #CP40-829-C-0311).
CAADAC: California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (Provider # 1S-01-478-1011)
CAARR: California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (Provider #5046).
RAS: Breining Institute Registered Addictions Specialist (Provider #CEP0803031013-WRM-HS-CW).
PSYCHOLOGISTS: Mental Health Systems, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists (Provider # 1719).

Mental Health Systems Inc. maintains responsibility for these educational activities.