This presentation is aimed at increasing cultural humility and building communication skills with the Latinx community among veterinary professionals in the U.S. Currently, Latinx veterinarians make up only 5% of all veterinarians in the United States, which means there are not enough veterinarians that can adequately meet the needs of this growing client population.
Whether you're a small animal practitioner in a predominantly Latinx urban area or a dairy veterinarian working with farmworkers to facilitate herd health, it is crucial to have an understanding of Latinx culture and a basic knowledge of Spanish to better serve this community.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this session, participants should be able to:
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Recognize the need for Spanish communication courses in veterinary curriculums to improve cultural humility/competence among veterinarians entering the workforce.
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Identify the different systemic barriers the Latinx community has in accessing veterinary care and communicating effectively with veterinarians.
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Integrate certain measures into practice to improve quality veterinary care for Latinx clients in clinical practice.