Accredited courses that strengthen cultural competence in practice

Millions of English-speaking Caribbeans have migrated to the U.S., and these immigrants and their families eat the dishes and foods that are in line with their culture. If we are unfamiliar with their culture and foods, we will be unable to assist in preventing and treating the chronic conditions that affect these populations and contribute to health disparities.

This fun, on-demand CPEU introduces RDNs to Caribbean cuisine and nutrition counseling guidelines for this population.

Meets CDR's ethics requirement and is pre-approved for 1 CPEU by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

English-speaking Caribbeans are a very diverse group with varied ethnic and racial backgrounds. Native Indians, Europeans, Africans, and Asians from India and China have lived and intermarried over the centuries, resulting in very diverse individuals and populations. The Caribbean is a melting pot of cultures and languages, and it does take some intentional effort to become knowledgeable about their cuisine and health practices — one size does not fit all.

This presentation provides broad recommendations for serving this population and gives attention to the concerns related to cultural competence, sensitivity, and humility.