Health Care

Greetings of Peace,

As the population of this country becomes increasingly diverse, the challenge of providing quality services also becomes more difficult. No more is this more evident than in the health care sector, where life itself can be threatened due to cultural misunderstandings or miscommunication. ING
believes that the key factor to cultural competency in this and other sectors is education. To this end, we have developed a two-hour presentation for health care providers that not only covers the basics of Islam and Muslim cultural practices, but also includes issues specific to health care providers, such as diet, gender issues, birth and death considerations, and the Islamic view on blood transfusions, abortions, autopsies, and other common procedures. This presentation can be arranged at your convenience for a minimal fee.

“Muslim Patients: Cultural Competency Training”
Audience: Health Care Professionals

This training covers the following:

• Overview of Islamic Culture
• Muslim Patients Views about Sickness
• Muslim Patients Views about Death & Dying
• Diversity among Muslims
• Immigration Issues
• Family System
• Gender Issues
• Religious Practices Affecting Patients
• Implications of Specific Clinical Practices

Training Period:
1.5-2.0 hours

Training format:
Interactive, where questions can be asked throughout.

Handouts:
Booklet titled, “A Hospital’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices”, published by CAIR

Fees:
Negotiable, based on available funding.

Equipment needed:
Overhead projector & screen, or laptop, LCD projector and screen.