STANDARD COMPETENCIES

 

 1. Examine the foundations of diversity and multicultural competence.

 2. Interpret ways in which diversity plays a role in the delivery and acceptance of treatment for all health care providers, specifically dental professionals.

 3. Summarize ways in which diverse populations may require different behavior or boundaries from clinicians.

 4. Develop ideas and new approaches to use in a multicultural context for the delivery of differing types of dental treatment modalities.

 

 

 

 

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE

 

 I.      Foundations of diversity and multicultural competence

         a.  Definitions and relevant terminology

  b.  Deconstruct concepts of diversity and multiculturalism

  i.  Historical explanations and concepts

  ii.  Sociological explanations and concepts

         iii.  Cultural meanings

         c.  Appraise specific examples of communication with diverse populations for improper verbiage or lack of sensitivity

  II.     Diversity in healthcare and oral health

  a.  Assess barriers to communication and delivery

  i.  Linguistics

        ii.  Body language and gestures

       iii.  Cultural norms and traditions

       iv.  Age

        v.  Gender

  b.  Evaluate compliance and value issues that occur in non-concordant healthcare settings

  c.  Race, ethnicity and gender as predictors for valuing preventive services