Cultural Humility: Why Does It Matter To Practice It?
This is a continuing professional development course available to North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (AHECs). Learn more about the Gillings School’s partnership with NC AHEC and see our full continuing professional development catalog.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for professionals across a variety of fields, including public health, health care, education, social services, business and public service, as well as anyone interested in personal growth and improving their interpersonal interactions in a culturally diverse world. Whether participants are looking to enhance their professional competence, contribute to social change, or simply learn to navigate cultural differences with grace and respect, this course offers valuable insights and skills.
Learning Objectives
- Define cultural humility and differentiate it from related concepts such as cultural competence and cultural awareness.
- Advocate for culturally humble approaches within organizations and communities.
- Recognize the importance of self-reflection in cultural humility.
- Explore the dynamics of power and privilege.
- Develop skills for effective communication across cultures.
Description
In an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world, the ability to interact respectfully and effectively across cultures is not just valuable — it is essential. This is a dynamic and comprehensive course designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding and practice of cultural humility. This course goes beyond traditional notions of cultural competence by emphasizing self-reflection, lifelong learning, and the dismantling of power imbalances in cross-cultural interactions. At the end of this course, participants will have a better understanding of how one’s own culture, identity and experiences influence interactions with individuals from different cultural backgrounds, as well as the role of advocacy and allyship in supporting culturally humble practices and promoting inclusivity in diverse settings.
This course invites each participant to embark on a journey of learning, self-discovery and transformation that can enrich their professional practices and personal lives.
Details
Duration
5 hours
Formats Available
Live webinar
In-person (preferred by instructor)
Instructor Information
Marie Lina Excellent, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Public Health Leadership and Practice
Gillings School of Global Public Health
Request a Course
Local AHECs can request this course by completing our request form.
