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Nov 24, 2020/Article
The culturally competent practice of physical therapy includes practice with patients and clients who have mental or physical disabilities.
Oct 6, 2020/Resource
Use these resources within your program or curriculum to teach cultural competence to your physical therapy students.
Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The Association supports the practice of cultural competence and cultural humility in all aspects of clinical practice, education, and research.
Jan 15, 2020/Open Access
Achieving cultural competence is a process, not an end point. Individuals and organizations should have an ongoing plan for improvement.
Cultural competence isn't a destination; it's a journey that never stops.
Dec 1, 2021/Video
Check out these five short videos to learn about implicit bias and cultural competence in health care, and get recommendations for mindfulness, empathy, and self-reflection.
Nov 12, 2020/Resource
Older adults deserve care based on clinical need without the interference of ageism.
Jan 8, 2021/Article
Insight on working in cross-cultural situations.
Jun 1, 2018/Magazine
A Call to Diversify the Profession
Feb 8, 2021/Article
PTs and PTAs must be aware of the diversity and complexity of gender identity to provide patient-centered, patient-partnered care.
