Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Maternal Health Care

Learn how to improve your quality of care by understanding, respecting, and responding to a patient’s experiences, values, and beliefs.

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

This free, 2-hour e-learning program is designed for providers and students seeking knowledge and skills related to cultural competency, cultural humility, person-centered care, and combating implicit bias across the continuum of maternal health care.

• In Module 1, An introduction to CLAS in maternal health care, you will examine the role of CLAS in improving quality and eliminating disparities in maternal health care.
• In Module 2, Self-awareness, you will become more aware of your beliefs and values, as well as your privilege, power, bias, and stereotypes.
• In Module 3, Awareness of a patient’s cultural identity, you will learn how and why to get to know a patient’s cultural identity.
• In Module 4, Providing CLAS in maternal health care, you will explore ways to deliver respectful, compassionate, high quality care that responds to patients’ experiences, values, beliefs, and preferences.

This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2 ** AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 8/1/2022 to 8/1/2023. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-200547. Successful completion of the post-test is required to earn AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Successful completion is defined as a cumulative score of at least 80 percent correct.

CLICK HERE