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Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Maternal Health Care

By Health and Human Services (HHS), Think Cultural Health
Added: April 22, 2021
ActLearnPartner Content

This free, 2-hour e-learning program is designed for providers and students seeking knowledge and skills related to cultural competency, cultural humility, person-centered care, and combating implicit bias across the continuum of maternal health care.

In Module 1, An introduction to CLAS in maternal health care, you will examine the role of CLAS in improving quality and eliminating disparities in maternal health care.

In Module 2, Self-awareness, you will become more aware of your beliefs and values, as well as your privilege, power, bias, and stereotypes.

In Module 3, Awareness of a patient’s cultural identity, you will learn how and why to get to know a patient’s cultural identity.

In Module 4, Providing CLAS in maternal health care, you will explore ways to deliver respectful, compassionate, high quality care that responds to patients’ experiences, values, beliefs, and preferences.

Credit Information

This program is accredited for 2 hours for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, certified nurse midwives, and certified midwives. Other professionals, as well as students, may earn a Statement of Participation.

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Written by:
Kelli Sheppard
Published on:
April 22, 2021

Resource Information

Author: Health and Human Services (HHS), Think Cultural Health
Audience: Clinical, Partner
Type: Modules
Category: Equity
Dimension: Act, Learn
Topics: Equity, Race
Credit / Certification Info: Visitors can earn credits/certifications by using this resource
MHLIC is committed to providing reliable, accurate resources that will increase the user’s knowledge and/or ability to improve the state of maternal health in the United States. Some of the resources may be primarily informational and others may be oriented more towards capacity-building to implement a program or action. Many will be a blend of the two. Read our full terms and disclaimer here.

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