Enhancing Communication with Diverse and Underserved Patients

Presenters: Laura Gaeta, PhD

CEUs: 0.1 AAA / Tier 1

Duration: 60 minutes

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Program Focus: Knowledge

Description:

This webinar will introduce concepts related to cultural competence and cover cultural and linguistic variables identified in underrepresented populations. Participants will learn about health literacy, readability, and speech recognition with non-native speakers of English.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the cultural competency continuum as it relates to patient care in audiology.

2. Identify variables that may impact access to and utilization of audiology services.

3. Give examples of how to increase readability and understanding when working with linguistically and culturally diverse populations.

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