Created in partnership with the Community Health Association of Mountain/Plains States, Speak My Culture is a comprehensive online training designed specifically for healthcare workers to deepen their understanding of the unique challenges faced by perinatal Latina mothers and their families.

This event aims to equip providers with culturally responsive strategies that honor Latino values such as personalismo, respeto, simpatía, familismo, and fatalismo. By emphasizing these core cultural concepts, participants will learn how to foster connections and build rapport that promote trust and communication with their Latino patients.

Attendees will explore cultural issues pertinent to maternal health topics, gaining insights into how to present educational information in a manner that resonates with Latino families and encourages adherence to health recommendations. This culturally informed approach will benefit providers with varying levels of language proficiency, enabling them to form meaningful connections with their patients and promote healthier outcomes for both mothers and their children.

Ideal for

Public health professionals, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in culturally responsive strategies that foster trust and improve patient engagement.

Cost

FREE

What to Expect

This 90-minute online training will focus on culturally responsive strategies for engaging Latino patients and offer insights on how to present educational information that resonates with Latino families.

It will be led by Tamara Rios, PhD, CEO of Rios Associates. Tamara is an author long-time trainer for the very popular CHAMPS Spanish Language for Healthcare Providers Trainings.

1 Live Learning Session

Wednesday, January 22^nd 2025, from 12:00 - 1:30 PM MT | 1:00 - 2:30PM CT

Course Access

The zoom link will be available 1 week before the first live session, and a reminder will be sent the day before the live event. If you don't receive the link or have any difficulties, please contact us at lms.registration.rmphtc@ucdenver.edu

Technology Requirements

You must have access to an internet capable device equipped with a camera and microphone. Computers (laptops/desktops) are preferred, but please let us know if you need to operate from a tablet or mobile phone so we can assist you.

We will be using Zoom for our Live Learning Sessions. You can join a Zoom test meeting here to check your audio, webcam, and to locate other Zoom features.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand key Latino cultural values and their implications on maternal health care.
2. Apply techniques to help cultivate strong relationships with Latino patients and approach patient interactions with cultural sensitivity.
3. Tailor health messages to meet the needs of Latina mothers and their families considering cultural beliefs and practices that influence health behaviors and decision-making.

Length of Learning Opportunity

1.5 hours

Primary Competency

• Cultural Competence
• Communication Skills
• Trust-building techniques

Training Resources

Access the recording and handout from January 2025 Training:

Speak my Culture - Enbracing Latino Culture in Maternal Health: Training Resources

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know of any accommodations that will assist your full participation.

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You will be contacted within 2 business days with additional information.