Background information regarding cultural competence.

  2016-02-23 – Background

A collection of websites related to cultural competence.

    2019-05-20 – Website

A personal reflection checklist from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) used to rate cultural competence in areas of respect, child rearing practices, behaviour, activities and cultural norms.

A monograph developed by The Joint Commission for use by hospitals to assess aspects of communication, cultural competence, and patient- and family-centered care within their organization, including identifying and monitoring patient's dietary needs or restrictions in relation to cultural, religious or spiritual beliefs.

A 2013 Résumé article from the College of Dietitians of Ontario about cultural competence and informed consent for practicing dietitians.

An e-learning video module from the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO) examines the concepts of cultural competence and reviews how personal values, biases and assumptions may impact the quality of services that dietitians provide in all areas of dietetic practice.

The definitive Canadian guide to creating culturally relevant health information is published by Communications Nova Scotia.

  2019-05-20 – Manual/Guide

Cultural competence in dietetics is an important aspect of cultivating trust and connection with clients seeking to improve dietary outcomes. Dietary recommendations need to reflect the unique culture of individuals and population(s).

A guide from the Cultural Diversity Institute, Calgary (AB) for organizations to use to assess cultural competence.