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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.
Feb 4, 2025/Resource
Cultural competence isn't a destination; it's a journey that never stops.
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.
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.
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.
Jun 1, 2018/Magazine
A Call to Diversify the Profession
Apr 12, 2022/Roundup
Get the big picture, then dive deeper into key concepts that inform person-centered care.
Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of cultural, ethnic, and gender differences and how they impact their physical therapy practice.
May 15, 2024/News
A webpage devoted exclusively to continuing competence is helping the profession move toward a more unified concept.