This course addresses the critical need for language equity in health care settings, particularly focusing on improving communication and care outcomes for patients with non-English language preferences (NELP). Research indicates that multilingual physicians often underutilize professional interpreters, leading to miscommunication and adverse events for NELP patients. This toolkit, developed as part of ACGME Equity Matters®, aims to provide educational content and resources to enhance language equity in health care and graduate medical education.
Intended Audience
This course is designed for health care professionals, including medical students, residents/fellows, and faculty members, who interact with patients with non-English language preferences.
How to access the toolkit:
- Go to https://dl.acgme.org/
- Click “Create an Account” located in the menu at the top of the page and enter your information.
- Please note that each account is vetted by the ACGME and may take up to 2 business days to approve.
- Once approved, a confirmation email will be sent.
- Use this link to access once you are logged in: https://dl.acgme.org/learn/learning-path/language-equity-in-health-care-toolkit
If you have trouble registering, please reach out to: [email protected].
