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Using Ethics to Dismantle Cultural Encapsulation for Healthcare Professionals

Natasha Barnes-Gwynn, Ed.D,CCC, NCC, FCD-I
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify at least 2 concepts of cultural encapsulation.

  • Discuss at least 3 aspects of multicultural competence.

  • Describe at least 4 ethical considerations in multicultural work as a healthcare professional.

Educational Goal

The goal of this workshop is to provide attendees with an understanding of thoughts and behaviors that may align with cultural encapsulation and to give them effective strategies to apply an ethical and culturally competent foundation to their work as healthcare professionals.

Description

This course will provide a guide for culturally competent work in the healthcare profession. An explanation of cultural encapsulation will be provided, along with a thorough discussion and application of the areas of cultural competence related to racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, and spiritual/religious bias. Foundational ethical principles will be reviewed to outline the ethical responsibilities associated with providing culturally competent care to patients in the healthcare profession.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Dietitian
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nurse
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Natasha Barnes-Gwynn, Ed.D,CCC, NCC, FCD-I
Dr. Natasha Barnes-Gwynn is a counselor educator who works to enhance the knowledge and skills of future counselors. Additionally, she is the owner/operator of Increasing Our Understanding (I.O.U.) Consultation, where she provides career counseling & consultation services to secondary, post-secondary, and business sectors.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Louisiana