eAudiology
Enhancing Communication with Diverse and Underserved Patients (0.1 AAA CEUs/Tier 1)
Includes a Live Web Event on 10/16/2024 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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- Non-member - $60
- Member - $35
- Student - $10
Presenters:
Laura Gaeta, PhD
CEUs: 0.1 AAA / Tier 1
Duration: 60 minutes
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Program Focus: Knowledge
Description:
This webinar will introduce concepts related to cultural competence and cover cultural and linguistic variables identified in underrepresented populations. Participants will learn about health literacy, readability, and speech recognition with non-native speakers of English.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the cultural competency continuum as it relates to patient care in audiology.
2. Identify variables that may impact access to and utilization of audiology services.
3. Give examples of how to increase readability and understanding when working with linguistically and culturally diverse populations.
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Laura Gaeta, PhD
Laura Gaeta, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at California State University, Sacramento.