PC1200 Introducing Culture

This topic reminds us of the importance of ensuring we
practice in a culturally safe way.

Although cultural safety is very much about our dealings with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, communities and co-workers, the principles of it are as applicable for our multicultural clients, communities and co-workers.

Developing culturally safe practice includes understanding cultural response, being familiar with cross cultural
interaction and having cultural awareness.

These steps are essential and we need to take the time to reflect on our own customs, be aware of our values and beliefs, and understand how these impacts on our dealings with people of other cultures.

On completion of this topic learners will be able to

• Define the concepts of
  - Culture clash
  - Cultural conflict
  - Cultural shock
  - Cultural relativism
• Discuss the following components of cross-cultural interaction
  - Positive interaction
  - Obstacles
  - Personal factors
• Discuss and define the steps on the pathway to cultural capability including
  - Cultural awareness
  - Cultural sensitivity
  - Cultural safety
  - Cultural competence