Developing Cultural and Intercultural Competence

What does cultural and intercultural competency mean? How do we utilize it in our daily work? This interactive session will explore definitions and key traits of cultural and intercultural competency. Participants will then practice identifying fundamental cultural value orientations and why they matter.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the definitions of cultural and intercultural competency. 
• Explore key traits of intercultural competency. 
• Identify cultural value orientations in self and others. 

Continuing Education Credits Available: Nursing Home Administrator and Social Work

Presenter: Faith Minnich Kjesbo, Manager, Formation & Cultural Competence, Avera Health 

Presented: May 6th, 2025