Reference no: EM133529766

Cultural competence training educates providers and professionals on intercultural communication skills. It also helps trainees respond to cultural differences with confidence and certainty that appropriate services are being delivered without discrimination, prejudice, and provider stereotyping.

1. Explain whether you believe all medical and human and social services staff (including receptionists, medical assistants, trainees, and volunteers) should be trained in cultural competency. Indicate whether there is any sort of volunteer or staff position in these fields where you believe cultural competency training might be less important.

2. Simplify the statement below by describing what the passage means to you in one or two sentences. After paraphrasing the quote, indicate whether there are any benefits or weaknesses of cultural competence training that the quote did not highlight.

3. "Cultural competence is not an isolated aspect of medical care, but an important component of overall excellence in health care delivery. Issues of health care quality and satisfaction are of particular concern for people with chronic conditions who frequently come into contact with the health care system" (Tulane University, 2021).

4. Describe how cultural competence training will benefit you as a professional and will allow you to better serve your clients.