A S H L E Y M O O D Y, P H A R M . D . , A E - C ,

C L I N I C A L & A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S C I E N C E S D E PA RT M E N T,

S C H O O L O F P H A R M A C Y

W I T H N G H I A N G U Y E N , S T U D E N T P H A R M A C I S T

Integrating Cultural Awareness in a Student-run Cultural Fair

Each spring, student pharmacists host a culture fair at NDMU, with displays about healthcare belief models and health statistics of various

countries, plus food and a variety show highlighting these cultures. Participants in this

workshop will learn about the planning and results of this annual event.

NDMU SOP Students

D I V E R S E

Demographics of the Class Entering in 2014

Gender Female: 73% Male: 27%

Age Average: 25 Youngest: 20 Oldest: 37

Ethnic Identity: Asian: 39% White: 20% Black or African American:

33% Hispanic: 3% Foreign: 5%

Demographics of the Class Entering in 2014

State/Country Represented CA DC FL MD MI NC NJ NY OR

PR TX UT VA China Vietnam Zimbabwe

S O P C U LT U R A L AWA R E N E S S

Curriculum Background

The Mission Influence

Notre Dame of Maryland University educates leaders to transform the world.

Embracing the vision of the founders, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the University promotes the advancement of women andprovides a liberal arts education in the Catholic tradition.

Notre Dame challenges women and mento strive for intellectual and professional excellence,to build inclusive communities,to engage in service to others, andto promote social responsibility.

http://www.ndm.edu/about/university-mission/

SOP Curriculum Focused on Cultural Awareness

P1 Year Pharmacy & the U.S. Health Care System Pharmacist Care Lab I & II Care of Diverse Populations

P2 Year Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) Pharmacist Care Lab III and IV Women’s Health Issues

P3 Year Complementary Medicine & Human Nutrition Pharmacist Care Lab V & VI Longitudinal Care I & II

P 4 Year Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

P1 COURSE

FOCUS ON CULTURAL COMPETENCE

Care of Diverse Populations

Cultural Competence

How would you define cultural competence?

Why is it important to future health care practitioners?

Cultural Competence (NIH)

“Culture is often described as the combination of a body of knowledge, a body of belief and a body of behavior. It involves a number of elements, including personal identification, language, thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions that are often specific to ethnic, racial, religious, geographic, or social groups.

For the provider of health information or health care, these elements influence beliefs and belief systems surrounding health, healing, wellness, illness, disease, and delivery of health services.

The concept of cultural competency has a positive effect on patient care delivery by enabling providers to deliver services that are respectful of and responsive to the health beliefs, practices and cultural and linguistic needs of diverse patients.”

http://www.nih.gov/clearcommunication/culturalcompetency.htm

Course Description

This public health course will introduce the socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, geographic, and various other variables which shape healthcare practice and perception. Students will become versed in common practices, myths, barriers, trends, resources, and care principles of diverse populations. An emphasis will be placed on the development of cultural competence such that students will be able to optimize professional and personal experiences with diverse patient populations. Students will be required to participate in community based experiences that support the course learning goals and objectives.

Cultural Awareness Projects

Influences on Health Posters Students interview a partner from a different culture to share and

explain each other's cultural health beliefs

Building block for examining and relating to patients’ cultural beliefs

Correct use of interpretersHealth Literacy and Translation

CDP Student Presentations

CDP Student Presentations

CDP Student Presentations

CDP Student Presentations

Pharmacist Care Lab

Practice patient interactions in different settings Handshakes Explaining medical situations and devices Understanding different cultures to help incorporate the patients’

beliefs in their individualized care plan

Longitudinal Care

3rd Year Student Pharmacist Assigned a senior living in an independent living apartment Patients from a variety of cultures and backgrounds

SOP Cultural Exposure Extracurricular

AdvoCaring Esperanza Center My Sister’s Place Our Daily Bread Employment

Center Access Carroll Jenkins Senior Living

Greenmount Senior Center Basilica Place HopeSprings Gilchrist Hospice Care St. Jerome’s Head Start Helping Up Mission

Organizational outreach Ex. American Pharmacist

Association- Academy of Student Pharmacist

APhA-ASP Cultural Show

The students apply the ideas learned in the curriculum to share their own experiences and cultures

Culture Show 2011

VIDEO