The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is launching the Improving Cultural Competency for Behavior Health Professionals e-learning program. The free online program for behavioral health professionals is designed to enhance knowledge and skill levels as it relates to culturally and linguistically appropriate services. The e-learning program will cover:
- The connection between culture and behavioral health
- The impact of cultural identity on interactions with clients
- Ways to engage, assess, and treat clients from diverse backgrounds
Behavioral health professionals can earn up to five continuing education hours upon the completion of the self-paced program, which is accredited for counselors, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers. The e-learning program will be available on the Think Cultural Health website. Other free accredited e-learning programs include:
- Health Care Administrators and Providers
- Disaster and Emergency Personnel
- Nurses
- Oral Health Professionals
- Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants
- Promotores de Salud
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