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Addiction Professional - NAADAC
The Case for Cultural Competence in Psychotherapeutic Interventions
Credits
2 CE credit hours training
Cost
$12.50
Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.
TRAINING
Course Description
Cultural competency practices have been widely adopted in the mental health field because of the disparities in the quality of services delivered to ethnic minority groups. This review examines the meaning of cultural competency, positions that have been taken in favor of and against it, and the guidelines for its practice in the mental health field. Empirical research that tests the benefits of cultural competency is also discussed.
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.
TRAINING
Course Description
Cultural competency practices have been widely adopted in the mental health field because of the disparities in the quality of services delivered to ethnic minority groups. This review examines the meaning of cultural competency, positions that have been taken in favor of and against it, and the guidelines for its practice in the mental health field. Empirical research that tests the benefits of cultural competency is also discussed.
