Learning Objectives
- Learners will articulate a variety of indicators or dimensions of diversity.
- Demonstrate openness to new perspectives and diverse others.
- Listen while withholding judgment about the new or unfamiliar.
- Demonstrate communication skills that enable intercultural communication, including effective listening skills.
- The learner will integrate the foundational theory of diversity into workplace practice.
- Learners can integrate CAC accreditation standards for diversity and articulate centre-based compliance mechanisms.
- Recognize and critically reflect upon one’s own culture, gender, age, and other biases.
- Harness the power of diversity through inclusive communication and perspective taking as a source for creativity, innovation, and/or productive collaboration.
- Understand how improved diversity competence leads to better quality care.
ICBOC Certification Competencies Linkages
All Certifications in Addictions & Wellness (General Knowledge and Skills in Support of):
- Professional Practice
- Cultural Knowledge and Skills
- Addiction and Mental Wellness Related Topics
Accreditation Standard Linkages
- 4.2.1 Analysis of Collected Data
- 4.2.2 Awareness of Diversity
- 8.1.2 Recruitment Reflective of Person Served
- 8.1.8 Duty to Accommodate
- 8.2.7 Supervision
- 417.8.12 Diversity
- 417.8.13 Inclusion of Person Served
- 417.8.14 Respect and Support of Diversity
- 417.12.8 Diversity or Cross-Cultural Training
