cultural studies
type: Concept
narrower: cultural competency

cultural competency
type: Concept
definition: Cultural competency is defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health as having the capacity to function effectively within the realm of cultural beliefs, behaviors, and needs presented by consumers and their communities. In a school health setting, cultural competency may be used to describe individual educators and health care professionals who possess this capacity. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Cultural Competency]
broader: health education
broader: cultural studies
broader: access to care

health education
type: Concept
narrower: cultural competency

access to care
type: Concept
narrower: cultural competency

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: cultural competency