When you have six great courses composed and ready to present as a comprehensive program which course do you offer first?
Initially, I thought this would be a difficult question to answer, since each course is compelling in its own way. The instructors are well prepared and armed with excellent curriculum.
But then, we had our first faculty meeting. The instructors shared their vision for each individual course and sought opportunities for integrating the curriculum. Once the conversation started to flow, it became obvious that an integral component to each of the course topics begins with an appreciation and understanding of one's own perspective, then the patients you serve. It was clear that we had to start the program with a baseline understanding of cultural competency.
Earlier this month at the first Information Session, Dr. James Mason gave us a glimpse of what would be covered in his course, and frankly, he stole the show.
Dr. Mason clearly bases his delivery in theory, then in a gentle way exposes our anxieties about other cultures using appropriate humor and stories.
He follows up his stories with practical tools you can use back at your office when faced with similar situations.
I feel lucky to have Dr. Mason teach our first course for the Healthcare Management Certificate. It is an excellent way for anyone to not only learn about cultural competency, but to get a sense for how the rest of the courses will be presented.
If you choose to sign up for the course, be sure to ask Dr. Mason to tell the story of the woman with tomatoes in her shoes! -- Lori Silverman, Program Manager

Class starts Tuesday, January 9th
6 pm - 9pm
continues Tuesday, January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13
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Wednesday, November 8, 2006
5:30 - 7 pm
at the OEMBA facility at 200 SW Market St.

Come to learn about two new certificates;
Organization Development and
Healthcare Management.
Program managers, and instructors will be on hand to discuss program details, course requirements and learning outcomes.

Visit with an instructor to get a sense of course content and delivery style.

Pre-registered guests will be entered in a drawing to win a free course in either the Healthcare Management Certificate or the Organization Development Certificate.

Register with Ryan at 503/725-8085 or browncr@pdx.edu

Must be present to win.

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While each course is designed to be fully integrated with all courses in the certificate, they stand alone.

You can take any class that interests you.

Culturally Competent Patient Centered Care
Starts Tuesday, January 9th, 2007
Registration open

Deciphering the Management and Leadership Matrix
Friday, February 23, 2007
Registration open

Healthcare Economic Trends and Impact
Tuesday, May 1, 2007


Technology Innovations and Reality
Tuesday, April 3, 2007


Cause-and-Effect Connections between Quality and Efficiency
Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Maintaining the Financial Health of a Healthcare Organization
Tuesday, November 13, 2007