ODL 304:  Understanding Cultural Diversity in Aging

* Some states do not require/accept ethics hours for counselors, for those cases contact hours will be awarded.

Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

1.5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1.5 Ethics CEs Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1.5 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 1.5 CE Credits
Counselors- 1.5 Ethics Hours or 1.5 Contact Hours*
NBCC ACEP – 1.5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1.5 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours.
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing –1.5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 1.5 Ethics Hours 

Revised: 7/9/2025

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Overview:

Understanding cultural diversity in aging, particularly in the context of healthcare for older adults, emphasizes the importance of cultural competence, sensitivity, and humility in providing patient-centered care to diverse populations. In this training, Dr. Jasmine Dixon explores cultural diversity concepts,  like race, ethnicity, nationality, and social identities (e.g., age, language, gender identity) are explored. Intersectionality and U.S. demographic trends are also highlighted. Dr. Dixon also differentiates health inequities (systemic issues) from disparities (outcomes of social conditions) and explores how social determinants of health (e.g., economic stability, education, healthcare access) impact the aging population. This training encourages helping professionals to expand their perspectives and better meet the needs of older adults from diverse backgrounds, promoting health equity and reducing systemic barriers.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

1. Recall the key definitions related to cultural diversity, such as race, ethnicity, nationality, and the social identities that impact aging experiences in the healthcare setting​.

2. Explain the demographic shifts in the aging population, including ethnicity, language, religion, and immigration status, to provide culturally appropriate care.

3. Consider strategies to overcome system and interpersonal barriers, enhance cultural competence, and integrate person-centered care for older adults from diverse backgrounds​.

Presenter:

Jasmine S. Dixon, PhD

Jasmine S. Dixon is a first-year postdoctoral fellow at the Mass General Brigham Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology within the Aging and Alzheimer’s Neuropsychology track. She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and clinical internship at the Emory University School of Medicine, both with a focus in clinical neuropsychology. Her research interests include gender and racial disparities in risk for Alzheimer’s disease, as well as biopsychosocial risk and resiliency factors that impact cognitive aging and contribute to dementia disparities. Her clinical focus lies in Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias.