Cultural Competence for Healthcare Professionals is an innovative and interactive online text that teaches the basics of the concept of cultural competence while helping students explore their own experiences and ideas about relevant topics such as privilege, cultural humility and bias. This text was written and designed by faculty responsible for adding cultural competence learning objectives to an undergraduate pre-professional healthcare course. The publication features succinct chapters with informative text, illustrations, pre/post-tests, and reflection questions that require students to consider the relevancy of the topics covered to their own experiences. Chapters also include videos and links to interactive elements that further serve to reinforce learning.
Delivered through a modern, attractive, online interface, the digital offering is an ideal supplement to courses that include cultural competence in the curriculum.
Dr. Carrie Pullen is a tenure track professor in healthcare administration, transitioning from over 20 years in the for-profit sector managing health care facilities for the elderly. That experience included operation of three facilities totaling over 500 skilled beds, as well as the creation, management and ownership of three neighborhood-based residential homes for the elderly. Her doctorate was obtained from Pepperdine University in Organizational Leadership, and she also has a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Central Michigan University. Dr. Pullen’s research interests include cultural competence among healthcare professionals and global healthcare leadership. Dr. Pullen teaches courses in various aspects of healthcare management including organization, leadership, communication, law and ethics. She has also traveled to over 50 countries and is a champion of travel as education.