Topic 1: Reflect on own perspectives

You may be exposed to many different social and cultural groups when working in a care environment. The people you care for, their family and friends and the staff you work with may be of a different social or cultural group to your own. You must know how to work in a way that reflects a cultural awareness and understanding of others.

In this topic you will learn how to:

1A Identify and reflect on own social and cultural perspectives and biases 

1B Recognise limitations in self and social awareness 

1C Reflect on ability to work inclusively and with understanding of others 

1D Identify and act on ways to improve self and social awareness