Cultural Competence Checklist: Policies & Procedures Online

I include the clients and their families as partners in determining outcomes for treatment.

Yes

No

I recognize differences in narrative styles and pragmatic behaviors that vary across cultures.

Yes

No

I learn about acceptable behaviors and customs that are prevalent in my clients’ cultures.

Yes

No

I consider my clients’ beliefs in both traditional and alternative medicines when I prescribe a treatment regimen.

Yes

No

I respect my client’s decision to seek alternative treatments from a holistic practitioner.

Yes

No

I understand that some individuals may have different reading levels in English and/ or their native language(s).

Yes

No

I provide written information for clients to take home in their preferred languages.

Yes

No

I seek assistance from trained interpreters, bilingual coworkers and those in related professions who can help interpret, as needed.

Yes

No

I have trained my interpreters using clearly defined roles and responsibilities to assist me in providing services to linguistically diverse populations.

Yes

No

I ask questions about the client’s language developmental history.

Yes

No

I ask clients’ family members and friends about the clients’ ability to use their native language(s).

Yes

No

I ask clients’ family members and friends about the clients’ exposure to English and native language(s).

Yes

No

I use assessment tools and materials (e.g., language batteries, articulation assessments, Pb word lists, spondee word lists) that are not biased in favor of or against any one population.

Yes

No

I consider all of the available research evidence.

Yes

No

I consider the cultural and linguistic background of my clients when I select treatment materials (e.g., pictures, books/ workbooks, flashcards, videos, music, food).

Yes

No