A cultural competency course for pharmacy students.
OBJECTIVE
To design, implement, and evaluate a course on health promotion and literacy.


METHODS
Course objectives such as the development of cultural competency skills, awareness of personal biases, and appreciation of differences in health beliefs among sociocultural groups were addressed using a team-based learning instructional strategy. Student learning outcomes were enhanced using readiness assessment tests (RATs), group presentations, portfolio reflections, and panel discussions.


RESULTS
Comparing precourse and postcourse Inventory for Assessing the Process of Cultural Competence among Healthcare Professionals (IAPCC-R) scores and portfolio responses indicated enhanced progress toward cultural competency. The Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) provided suggestions for course enhancements.


CONCLUSIONS
Evidence supporting enhanced cultural competency after completing the course affirms its value as we prepare pharmacy students to provide patient-centered care in a culturally diverse world.
School of Pharmacy, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026, USA. tpoirie@siue.edu
Therese I
TI
Poirier
Lakesha M
LM
Butler
Radhika
R
Devraj
Gireesh V
GV
Gupchup
Cathy
C
Santanello
J Christopher
JC
Lynch
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001364:Awareness; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D054521:Cultural Competency; D003479:Curriculum; D004512:Education, Pharmacy; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D057220:Health Literacy; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008913:Minority Groups; D010379:Peer Group; D011287:Prejudice; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013339:Students, Pharmacy / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires