Cultural Competency: Acupuncture and TCM Differences From East to West - Chiropractic Continuing Education, Ethics, Diversity, 2 Credits

Certified for 2 Hours

Here's How Simple It Is:

1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
3. Get your certificate and earn credits towards your license renewal
4. ABetterChiro.com automatically reports your completions to your state board (if applicable) within 14 days

Course Outcome

≥92% of participants will increase awareness of cultural differences and their impact on acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices between Eastern and Western contexts.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the cultural, historical, and philosophical foundations of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Eastern and Western contexts.
  
• Recognize cultural differences in patient beliefs, attitudes, and healthcare-seeking behaviors related to acupuncture and TCM.
  
• Identify cultural factors that may impact patient-provider communication, trust, and treatment adherence in acupuncture and TCM practice.
  
• Apply cultural competency principles and strategies to promote effective cross-cultural communication and patient-centered care.

Who Should Enroll?

• Chiropractors & Healthcare Practitioners: Healthcare professionals interested in enhancing their cultural competency and delivering culturally competent care in acupuncture.
• Chiropractic Students: Students interested in gaining a deeper understanding of cultural differences.

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AK CO CT DE FL GA ID IL IN IA KS LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NH NJ NC ND OH OK OR RI SC SD TN UT VT VA WA WI WY
  
• PACE/CE Broker: 1223796