Course Overview

Welcome to OPF105: Cultural Equity in Relation to Services! This course explores the critical importance of cultural equity in providing services. You will delve into issues of racial justice, systemic inequity, and the role of cultural sensitivity in facilitation. The course aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of how cultural factors, historical inequities, and responsible referral practices shape effective and ethical facilitation.

This course is designed to prepare you to address cultural dynamics competently and ethically in your practice.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Analyze how cultural equity influences the provision of facilitating services.
2. Discuss the role of systemic racism in shaping health outcomes and policies.
3. Evaluate the impact of drug policy on individuals and communities.
4. Understand intergenerational trauma and its relevance to facilitating services.
5. Develop culturally sensitive referral practices for clients.