Cultural Competency - Optometric Care
Models for Measuring Cultural Competeny
Developing Cultural Competency in Optometric Care
Provides an overview of models used to conceptualize cultural competence and outlines the E.Y.E.C.A.R.E. model developed specifically for optometric organizations. "Developing Cultural Competency in optometric care" -- Article via ScienceDirect
Source:
LeVelle B. Jenkins, O.D., F.A.A.O. Developing Cultural Competency in Optometric Care , Journal of the American Optometric Association, August 2005, Vol. 76(8) 415-422.
Assessing Cultural Competency in Optometric Faculty
Addresses the RESPECT model developed by the Diversity Cirriculum Task Force, Boston University, Department of Medicine.
Source:
Denial, Aurora O.D., F.A.A.O. Hoppe, Elizabeth O.D., M.PH., Dr. P.H. Carlson, Nancy O.D., F.A.A.O. Assessing Cultural Competency in Optometric Faculty, Association of Schools & Colleges of Optometry, Spring 2006, Vol. 31(3) 92-95.
Cultural Competency Standards
Standards for Cultural Competence
Issued by the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board.
Articles and Publications
Core Competencies in Genetics
Provides extensive list of recommended core competencies for Doctors of Optometry.
Source:
American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, and Associations and Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry. Core Competencies in Genetics, Spring 2005.
Cultural Competency and Optometric Education
Examines the role of the CLAS standards and the E.Y.E.C.A.R.E. model in cultural competency and optometric education.
Source:
LeVelle B. Jenkins, O.D., F.A.A.O. Cultural Competency and Optometric Education, Association of Schools & Colleges of Optometry, Spring 2006, Vol. 31(3) 79-83.
Chief Academic Officer Survey on Teaching Cultural Competency in Optometric Education
Outlines results of a survey conducted to assess diversity training and cultural awareness among the Chief Academic Officer's of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ACSO).
Source:
Lambreghts, Kimberly A., O.D., F.A.A.O. Schultz, Beth O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O. Chief Academic Officer Survey on Teaching Cultural Competency in Optometric Education, Association of Schools & Colleges of Optometry, Spring 2006, Vol. 31(3) 84-87.
