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CORE COMPETENCY #4
CORE COMPETENCY #4
Engage diversity and
difference in practice

4.1 RECOGNIZE THE EXTENT TO WHICH A CULTURES
STRUCTURE AND VALUES MAY OPPRESS, MARGINALIZE,
ALIENATE, OR CREATE OR ENHANCE PRIVILEGE AND POWER
Learn and recognize the diverse effects of culture
this can be done as I visit daily in patient homes and
observe their surroundings

Learn how to develop social contexts when dealing
with ethnic minorities



4.2 GAIN SUFFICIENT SELF-AWARENESS TO ELIMINATE
THE INFLUENCE OF PERSONAL BIASES AND VALUES IN
WORKING WITH DIVERSE GROUPS
Analyze ethnic, racial and gender issues when
working with patients

Recognize diversities among patients and be
considerate of patients culture and social
environments
4.3 RECOGNIZE AND COMMUNICATE THEIR UNDERSTANDING
OF THE IMPORTANCE OF DIFFERENCE IN SHAPING LIFE
EXPERIENCES
Be aware that the patients life history and
experiences affect their behavior

Ensure all services offered by the agency are useful
and beneficial to the patient

4.4 VIEW THEMSELVES AS LEARNERS AND ENGAGE
THOSE WITH WHOM THEY WORK AS INFORMANTS
Explain to and ensure that patient understands any
interventions that are being used in his or her case