Cultural Diversity CE
3 Courses to choose from:
Cultural Competency and Diversity - 6 hours
California Cultures and Socioeconomic Status- 15 hours
Multicultural Development and Cultural Interaction - 15 hours
Cultural Diversity and Social Justice - 4 hours
No Books to Buy - Online Text
Unlimited Test Retakes
APA American Psychological Association continuing education
NASW - National Association of Social Workers continuing education
NBCC - National Board for Certified Counselors continuing education
BBS - Board of Behavioral Sciences CE
Licensees must complete a Cultural Diversity Course. CE continuing education requirements vary from state board to state board. We offer all of the courses needed to renew your license. We also offer courses for those applying for licensure. It is important to know your state board requirements including CE course requirements. We stay on top of all MFT, Social Work, Counselor and Psychologists CE required continuing education. Some Psychologists must take a Cultural Diversity course for licensure renewal.
Culture has been defined as "the shared values, traditions, norms, customs, arts, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people." Why should we even be concerned about culture?
First, understanding culture helps us to understand how others interpret their environment. We know that culture shapes how people see their world and how they function within that world. Culture shapes personal and group values and attitudes, including perceptions about what works and what doesn’t work, what is helpful and what is not, what makes sense and what does not.
Secondly, understanding culture helps service providers avoid stereotypes and biases that can undermine their efforts. It promotes a focus on the positive characteristics of a particular group, and reflects an appreciation of cultural differences. Finally, culture plays a complex role in the development of health and human service delivery programs.
Factors that Influence Culture
Course Description: This continuing education course is designed to equip psychologists with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate cultural diversity and social justice principles into their practice. Participants will explore the intersections of cultural diversity and social justice as they relate to various aspects of psychology, including assessment, intervention, research, and advocacy. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain insights into addressing the diverse needs of individuals, families, and communities while advocating for social justice and equity.
Objectives:
1. Understand the concepts of cultural diversity and social justice and their relevance to the practice of psychology.
2. Recognize the impact of various dimensions of diversity (e.g., age, race, ethnicity, gender identity) on psychological well-being and treatment
outcomes.
3. Identify historical, social, and political inequities contributing to individual, familial, and community psychological concerns.
4. Develop culturally sensitive assessment techniques that consider the unique cultural backgrounds and experiences of clients.
Values and Attitudes
1. Cultural identity of the individual
2. Cultural explanations of the individual’s illness
3. Cultural factors related to the psychosocial environment and levels of functioning
4. Cultural elements of the relationship between the individual and the clinician
5. Overall cultural assessment for diagnosis and care
