title: An elective course in cultural competence for healthcare professionals.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To develop and assess a cultural competence elective course used to increase students' levels of awareness, acceptance, and understanding of the role of culture on healthcare perceptions.
  
  
  METHODS
  Classroom and at-home assignments were designed, small group discussions were conducted, and guest speakers were recruited to allow students to explore different viewpoints about other cultures.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Student performance was assessed based on assignments and participation in class discussions. Student satisfaction with the course was assessed using a standard course evaluation form.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Participation in the course resulted in greater student understanding of cultural issues facing healthcare providers and in students feeling more capable of integrating cultural factors into patient care.
authors.affiliation: South University School of Pharmacy, Savannah, GA 31406, USA. eevans@southuniversity.edu
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Evans
mesh_terms: D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003469:Culture; D003479:Curriculum; D004512:Education, Pharmacy; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D008019:Life Style; D014481:United States