Cultural Safety in Healthcare

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Updated 28 May 2025 Certificate4,163 Ratings
Recognising and respecting the cultural identities of others is a crucial aspect of working in healthcare, whether you’re interacting with clients, their families, or your colleagues. This Ausmed Training Module will provide you with a deeper understanding of cultural safety to effectively engage and communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in a respectful and inclusive manner.

Content

5 Units • 7 Questions
Introduction
1m
What is Cultural Safety and Why is it Important?
2 Questions
8m
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
1 Question
8m
Cultural Safety in Practice
2 Questions
3m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Define cultural safety.

2

Recognise the importance of providing culturally safe healthcare.

3

Recognise the importance of providing a culturally safe workplace.

4

Recognise the importance of cultural safety specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

5

Demonstrate how to provide culturally safe care.

Who it's for:

This cultural safety module is intended for all staff commencing at any level in the healthcare sector.

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Last updated28 May 2025

Published28 Mar 2023

Due for review30 May 2030
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