Celebrate Diversity: Take a New Course!

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Each day we interact with patients and colleagues from a variety of cultures, communities and identities. The way we communicate across those differences has a direct impact on the quality of our patient care and our ability to work together.

Creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected and valued is at the heart of what we do every day, but navigating diversity with kindness and respect for all can be challenging in an increasingly complex world. 

Our Education and Organizational Development department has created Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) courses to support you in caring for our patients and each other. The sessions are:

  • Open to all employees and leaders
  • Available in person and virtually
  • About three hours long
  • Offered on a rotating basis so you can attend sessions in any order or combination
  • Accessible through Cornerstone

Courses You Can Take

Foundations of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (SK550)

This course offers an introduction to the concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion and explores how they shape our relationships and interactions with one another—patients and colleagues alike.

Foundations of Cultural Humility (SK551)

This course explores the concept of cultural humility and considers ways to better communicate with—and care for—one another.

Foundations of Unconscious Bias (SK552)

This course explores the concept of unconscious bias—the shortcuts all of our brains naturally take when we encounter others—and strategies to reduce its impact on our lives.

Foundations of Psychological Safety (SK553)

Psychological safety is a shared belief that a team is a safe place for interpersonal risk-taking. Research has shown that psychological safety is the top variable in team performance; a key ingredient of inclusive environments; and the heart of high-performing, innovative teams. This course explores the concept of psychological safety and offers practical steps to increase it in our teams.

Understanding Sex and Gender (SK554)

The concepts of sex and gender are central to our identities and how we interact with the world. This course explores the concepts of sex and gender and provides best practices for communicating across gender diversity.

Generations in the Workplace (SK555)

For the first time in history, five distinct generations are working alongside each other. In this course, we explore generational differences regarding work expectations, communication styles, aspirations and more, and offers strategies for successfully working as part of an inter-generational team.

Register Today!

April is national Celebrate Diversity Month and a good reminder that recognizing and understanding all of our differences, including:

  • Gender
  • Race
  • Ethnicity
  • Faith and non-faith
  • Sexual orientation
  • Age

Our DEI courses are available year-round to enhance our knowledge and appreciation of each other, but Celebrate Diversity Month is the perfect time to put them on your calendar!

Not only will you be embracing diversity when you take a DEI course, but you'll also get Continuing Education credits. Just search the course numbers above to register in Cornerstone.

Check Cornerstone for more offerings from our Education and Organizational Development department. They recently won a Training Apex award from Training Magazine, ranking 42nd among 106 organizations for the scope and effectiveness of their programs. 

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Melissa Feazell, preceptor for CRCH outpatient surgery, and her colleagues were brainstorming education for their team. They found the Generations in the Workplace class on Cornerstone and thought it would be a great learning opportunity since their staff's ages vary widely. She shares the positive impact these courses had on her team.

"We were beyond impressed with the training that our team received from Dawn Murray and Todd Null. They were energetic, knowledgeable and passionate about the topic!"

"Our staff had so much positive feedback, such as: 'This was one of the best inservices that I have attended.' 'I really gained insight into how age can impact how people work and interact with one another' and 'I learned the importance of trying to understand why people behave and respond to different situations in different ways and to come from a place of kindness when trying to work through our differences.' "

"Open floor discussions allowed our team to ask questions and to problem solve. Many were inspired to seek other diversity, equity and inclusion training opportunities. These classes are highly recommended!"

Feedback from other participants has been just as positive:

  • “All Carilion Clinic employees should attend this training!”
  • “Recommend to everyone! Great content and eye-opening moments.”
  • “I thoroughly enjoyed this training and am proud to work for an organization that provides these educational opportunities.”
  • “I found this class to be very effective at explaining the concepts and at stimulating some self-reflection.”
  • “I am very grateful that Carilion takes time and care to create and offer training like this for building up our team members, teams and the organization as a whole.”
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We find strength in our differences to care for our patients and each other.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion courses are available on Cornerstone to support you.

April is National Celebrate Diversity month and the perfect time to add these DEI courses to your calendar.