Assignment:
Cultural Competence as an Ethical Issue
DQ3 asked you to discuss what is necessary on your behalf to be a culturally competent leader. For DQ4, I want you to tell us why cultural competence is an ethical issue.
As you reflect on this question, it may be beneficial to review the Code of Ethics for Health Educators, Public Health Ethics Resources, and the - Cultural Competence in Health And Human Services found below. You may also want to think about any personal experiences you've had dealing with individuals who have not displayed cultural competence and/or ethical behavior(s). Remember in your discussions with your classmates that ethics is a relative term with its own definition and interpretation for every individual. Thus unless it has to do with breaking the law, there may not be any right or wrong answers. I want you to explain to us why cultural competence should be part of one's ethical and professional behaviors.
Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession
CDC Office of Science Public Health Ethics Resources
CDC National Prevention Information Network- Cultural Competence in Health And Human Services