In hearing healthcare, cultural competence is essential for building meaningful relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds. This presentation focuses on the impact of the culture of poverty on patient interactions, exploring how socioeconomic factors shape communication, trust, and decision-making in clinical settings.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list ways in which not practicing cultural sensitivity might interfere with patient relationships.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe their own unconscious bias when working with patients.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify key differences between the culture of poverty and the culture of middle and upper classes in the US, and list the effects this has on patients who live in a lower socioeconomic sector.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-25 Minutes | Unconscious bias |
| 25-45 Minutes | Differences in cultures |
| 45-55 Minutes | Checking our beliefs |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
Presented By
Laurel Gregory
MA FAAA
Laurel Gregory holds a Master’s degree in audiology and has been working in the field of audiology for over 35 years. Her past work experience includes working in private practice, as a research audiologist, Manager of Clinical Research and Director of Product Management in the hearing industry, as well as Chief Engagement Officer of Skafold, LLC. Currently, Laurel is the Director of Education and Research for Entheos Audiology Cooperative, where she provides workshops, manages courses and conferences, and tracks and reports data for humanitarian initiatives.
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Judy Huch
AuD
Dr. Judy Huch has been a practice owner Oro Valley Audiology since 1998. Another milestone was reached creating Grace Hearing Center, which provides a model of excellent hearing healthcare to the underserved and underinsured for the State of Arizona. A third corporation was established in 2022 to include a holistic approach to tinnitus management and Auditory Processing Disorders. Dr. Huch also participates in Hearing Humanitarian clinics with Hearing the Call around the globe each year, providing audiology services to those who can’t afford hearing healthcare or who do not have access. She is certified in Mind/Body Medicine and Safe and Sound Protocol approach to help others reach regulating their own nervous system surrounding her work with Military/Veteran, Tinnitus and Auditory Processing Disorder populations.
Advocating for better healthcare within Audiology, Dr. Huch has served on local, state, and national audiology organizations' boards and committees. A passion she lives is to be the mentor she wished she had when she entered audiology 30 years ago.
Additionally, Dr. Huch has served on the Board of Arizona Audiology Coalition and is a Past Chair of the American Academy of Audiology Task Force for Public Awareness. She currently serves on the Academy of Doctors of Audiology Advocacy Committee, as an Academy of Doctors of Audiology Member at Large, and an Entheos Cooperative Board Member.
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Financial: Laurel Gregory is employed by Entheos Audiology Cooperative. She received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-fInancial: Laurel Gregory has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Judy Huch owns and operates Oro Valley Audiology and Grace Hearing Center. She received an honorarium for presenting this webinar. Non-financial: Judy Huch has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by American Academy of Audiology in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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