Culturally Competent Outreach and Engagement

WIC CIAO Project: Culturally Competent Outreach and Engagement

In this session, we will review some everyday cross-cultural scenarios and discuss qualities and approaches that would yield positive outcomes. Participants will explore ways to show respect and sensitivity and effectively engage with the diverse communities they serve.

Training Partner: Lutheran Social Services of SD

This training is one of several trainings to support through the WIC Community Innovation and Outreach (or WIC-CIAO) Project and is funded at least in part by the Food and Nutrition Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture. The contents of this training do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the University of South Dakota or the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by USD or the US Government. You can learn more about this effort at https://sdcpcm.com/wic.

Continuing Education

SD Board of Social Work Examiners
This organization (University of South Dakota – Provider #1048) is approved as a provider for continuing education by the South
Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners. Social workers will receive up to 7.0 Continuing Education clock hours for participating in
this course.

SD State Board of Dentistry
Approved maximum of 7.0 hours (Practice Management)

Continuing Education certificates will be distributed upon the conclusion of the final online session in the Cultural Competency series in October 2024. Registration and attendance is required for each online session taking place on Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm in July-October.