UCPE 01D - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Safety Module - SK
Description
Enhance Your Practice with our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Safety Module
This self-directed online module consists of two parts that will review fundamental concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion with a focus on Indigenous wellness. The first part is an interactive module that will provide an overview of the theoretical basis of equity, diversity, and inclusion and opportunities for both personal and professional reflection.
The second part includes a 1-hour video presentation hosted by Len Pierre. Len is Coast Salish from Katzie First Nation and specializes in the development of educational programs and services, as well as Indigenous knowledge systems and community engagement. He has a background in adult education and Indigenous methodology. The presentation on Indigenous wellness will explore cultural safety and humility and provide you with strategies to ensure culturally safe environments for Indigenous patients.
Accredited by CCCEP for 4.0 CEUs (#1281-2023-3722-I-Z).
Accreditation expires December 12, 2026.
Target audience: All pharmacy professionals and allied health care members.
Learner Outcomes
There are two main sections of this course with distinct learning objectives:
After completing the first part of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe key elements of cultural safety and recognize their role in person-centred care.
- Identify why cultural safety training may result in a pharmacy environment free of racism and discrimination, leading to better patient health outcomes.
- Reflect on personal and systemic bias and how bias affects health equity.
- Consider pharmacy professional responsibility in ensuring culturally safe patient care.
- Formulate an enduring personal learning plan based on personal EDI knowledge gaps and learning needs.
After completing the second part of this module, Indigenous Wellness and Cultural Safety Video with Len Pierre, you will be able to:
- Summarize key terminology.
- Discuss why Indigenous cultural safety, in particular, is vital to person-centred care.
- Outline the historical context of Indigenous health inequality and how it impacts current health disparities faced by Indigenous peoples.
- Summarize elements of Indigenous Wellness.
- Describe strategies for health care practitioners to ensure culturally safe environments for Indigenous patients.