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Cultural Competency Resource Guide

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Cultural Competency Resource Guide

This resource guide was developed by the Cultural Competency Subcommittee of TB ETN. The guide includes a list of organizations, readings, and assessment tools associated with cultural competence and health.

Author:

TB Education and Training Network

Audiences:

Health Educators/Communicators, Outreach Workers

Topic:

Cultural Competence

Country of Origin:

United States

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