PED 34100 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS (2)

Students will obtain actionable steps to apply every day to address equity, diversity, inclusion, and holistic wellness. Students will develop cultural competence, identify biases, understand intersectionality, and develop skills and strategies to minimize the effects of bias and stereotypes in order to create an inclusive environment that enhances patient, client and member (group/team/community) engagement and retention. Students will learn how to develop the mindset needed to become an advocate for diverse professional environments, and to cultivate the skills to support traditionally marginalized groups.