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IMG Communication: Cultural Differences
Accredited for Up to 2 Study Credit(s)
2 Study Hours
Course Overview
The goal of this course is to increase your IMGs awareness and responsiveness to cultural differences in Canada. These cultural differences can lead to communication barriers. Hot topics or greatest communication barriers for physicians new to Canada include:
- death and dying;
- shame and humiliation;
- elderly patients and their families and
- how to approach an angry patient.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an awareness of ‘sensitive areas’ of North American culture
- Identify appropriate strategies to approach sensitive issues and discuss treatment options
- Recognize cultural differences in non-verbal communications
Accreditation & Certification
Continuing Medical Education study credits and certificationsMainpro+ (Newfoundland and Labrador)
This one-credit-per-hour Self-Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Office of Professional & Educational Development, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University for up to 2 Mainpro+® credits.
Accreditation Start: 2015-10-05
Accreditation End: 2016-10-31
Course Details
Accredited Hours
2 Credit(s)
Delivery Format
Online (Self-directed)
Language
English