Title: Demonstrate respect for diverse populations.
Course: Sterile Processing Technician II > Section: Communicating in the Healthcare Workplace

Demonstration should include respect for

- gender (i.e., gender identities and sexual orientations)
- races
- religions
- generational differences
- economic statuses
- languages.

Providing culturally and age-sensitive care to patients should include adapting medical interventions and interaction strategies as appropriate.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it necessary for the sterile processing technician to recognize and respect cultural diversity?
- What age-sensitive situations may arise with patients in a healthcare setting?
- What is cultural humility?