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Introduction to Cultural Competency and Title VI

On Demand

This training discusses the issue of cultural competency and the impact on delivery of public health and healthcare services and in order to be compliant with national legislation. This course is provided by North Carolina Institute for Public Health and will require a secondary login and/or registration. Click the LAUNCH button below to start or be taken to the course. 

Target Audience: Public health and healthcare professionals. 

Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Explain what Title VI is and its implications for workers in the healthcare industry, especially public health
  • Outline the demographic distribution of people by language and race in the United States
  • Discuss cultural competence in the healthcare setting and how this relates to Title VI legislation
  • State the laws concerning cultural competence
  • Outline the process of achieving cultural competency according to the cultural competency continuum, and
  • List the standards for measuring cultural competency in the healthcare industry


Council of Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (COL)/COL Tier(s)


4A.5 (Tier 1): Addresses the diversity of individuals and populations when implementing policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a community


Professional/Disciplinary Competencies Applied Epidemiology Competencies Tier 1


Identify special populations in the community that may be significant in addressing public health problems (V.A.1)



Public Health Preparedness Capabilities


Capability 1, Function 3: Engage with community organizations to foster public health, medical, and mental/behavioral health social networks



Public Health Preparedness & Response Core Competencies


1.5. Demonstrate respect for all persons and cultures.


Format Online/ Self-study


Credit /CEU None available Duration 25 mins Specifications None listed Course Publication Date None listed


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