December 2021 | Issue 5 | Page 6 Educational Programs and Resources
Do you take care of African American patients with serious illness ?
Do you sometimes wish you could better understand the cultural values of the African American community , so that you can provide them with outstanding care ?
African American Communities Speak to Health Care Professionals : Caring for Southern Elder African Americans with Serious Illness
This three-hour skills-based training incorporates videos created by the community to elicit empathy and shed light on biases in clinical care . Self-reflection and active learning techniques provide participants the foundation needed for changed behavior and improved communication with patients and caregivers .
Workshop participants will experience :
A brief overview of the importance and relevance of culture in communication with African American older adults with a serious illness . A series of 3 videos developed by a Community Advisory Group of Southern , rural , African American pastors and healthcare professionals . Each short video highlights a particular culturally based value and preference for clinicians to follow when communicating with southern , rural , African Americans with a serious or life-limiting illness . A skills-based communication training program . These training methods have been found to result in changes in clinician behavior and improved patient and family experience in conversations about prognosis and goals of care . An overview of the cultural importance of religion in the lives and coping abilities of African Americans .
To inquire about training schedule and pricing , contact Jared Ball , MPH at jaredball @ uabmc . edu .