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A Cultural Competency Course for Pharmacy Students

2009; Elsevier BV; Volume: 73; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5688/aj730581

1553-6467

Therese I. Poirier, Lakesha M. Butler, Radhika Devraj, Gireesh V. Gupchup, Cathy Santanello, J. Christopher Lynch,

Global Health Workforce Issues

Objective.To design, implement, and evaluate a course on health promotion and literacy.Design.Course objectives such as the development of cultural competency skills, awareness of personal biases, and appreciation of differences in health beliefs among sociocultural groups were addressed using a team-based learning instructional strategy.Student learning outcomes were enhanced using readiness assessment tests (RATs), group presentations, portfolio reflections, and panel discussions.Assessment.Comparing precourse and postcourse Inventory for Assessing the Process of Cultural Competence among Healthcare Professionals (IAPCC-R) scores and portfolio responses indicated enhanced progress toward cultural competency.The Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) provided suggestions for course enhancements.Conclusions.Evidence supporting enhanced cultural competency after completing the course affirms its value as we prepare pharmacy students to provide patient-centered care in a culturally diverse world.