Uprooting Racism: Cultural Competency in Naturopathic Practice
Course Description
What responsibilities do NDs have when working with racially and ethnically diverse clients and communities? Join us for a frank and respectful community discussion about this vital issue.. This webinar discusses personal, institutional, and structural bias as it impacts health and healthcare delivery, and explore specific situations that are likely to arise in clinic. Learn key strategies for mitigating racial bias, and simple ways to make your naturopathic practice more inclusive.
What You Will Learn
- Jurisprudence requirements related to working with racial and ethnic diversity.
- Recognizing and understanding unconscious bias.
- Key policies and practices to combat racism and racial discrimination.
- Simple ways to create a more racially/ethnically inclusive and culturally competent naturopathic practice.
CE Credits: 1.5 Category A, Jurisprudence; 0.5 Category B.
This webinar is a free member resource available to OAND members only.
Course Details
For Distributors
Distributors may purchase multiple copies of packages to distribute to learners, and follow their progress. Bulk discounts are below.
| Quantity | Price per voucher |
|---|---|
| 1+ | $0.00 |
Instructors
Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND
Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND is an author and faculty member at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. As a healthcare provider with a focus on mental wellness, trauma, and sexual/reproductive health, she regularly bears witness to the health impacts of social determinants and experiences of discrimination. She advocates for a collaborative, anti-oppressive, and harm reduction approach that centers patients’ voices and experiences. Cyndi facilitates cultural competency/safety training for naturopathic students and licensed NDs. She supervises a free naturopathic teaching clinic at Queen West Community Health Centre in Toronto, with priority access provided to underserved patients.