Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CPCB
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall the relationship of culture, subculture, acculturation, assimilation, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and cultural humility to healthcare practice.
Recognize elements of cultural assessment and respectful maternity care that can improve quality of care and meet the unique needs of culturally diverse families.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Connecting Culture and Childbearing
Section 3: Childbearing Beliefs and Customs
Overview
Caring for the Nontraditional Family
Healthcare Implications
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Meet Sam
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Claire Hartman, RN, IBCLC
Claire Hartman, RN, BSN, IBCLC is a SME nurse writer for Relias in Acute Care. Ms. Hartman has over 15 years of experience in birth, focusing on high-risk obstetrics and perinatal hospice. She is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant and has taught neonatal resuscitation, breastfeeding support, and routine gynecological care to providers in varied medical settings. Ms. Hartman has led a community support group for bereaved families experiencing perinatal loss.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Health Educators; Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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All courses offered by Relias Learning, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.