Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) for Healthcare Teams

Build cultural competence. Manage bias.
Improve patient care.

Every patient deserves to feel seen, heard, and respected. But even with the best intentions, unconscious bias can affect how healthcare professionals communicate, make decisions, and provide care. That’s where Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) can help.

CQ is an evidence-based framework that goes beyond teaching cultural awareness. It equips healthcare professionals with practical skills to work more effectively — whether they’re providing patient care, managing a team, or coordinating across departments.

Why Cultural Intelligence in Healthcare Matters

CQ® training helps your team:

Cultural intelligence moves beyond cultural competence by equipping healthcare providers with the skills to navigate and enhance multicultural interactions. Developing cultural intelligence in healthcare can lead to stronger teams, more equitable care, and improved healthcare quality outcomes.

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Why CQ®?

Backed by research in 100+ countries, CQ® not only helps healthcare professionals engage effectively in multicultural settings but also equips them with the tools to recognize unconscious bias and respond effectively. We’ve trained and certified thousands of healthcare professionals worldwide.

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“Implicit bias is a barrier to health equity. As a nurse educator, I have the responsibility to ensure that future nurses are informed and aware of their unintentional discrimination and the impact it has on health outcomes.” — Lynn Schmidt Ph.D., RN, CNE

Solutions Designed for Healthcare Organizations

Whether you're onboarding new employees, fulfilling regulatory requirements, or rolling out a system-wide initiative, we offer scalable, flexible options to meet your needs:

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Self-paced e-Learnings

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Live virtual or on-site workshops

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Train-The-Trainer programs

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Get a Customized Plan for Your Team

Our Solutions Consultants will build a custom training plan that aligns with your organization’s needs, capacity, and goals.

Adapting with CQ: How Cultural Intelligence Promotes Resilience in a Shifting Healthcare Landscape

Wednesday, May 21st at 10 AM ET

As the cultural climate shifts in America and abroad, healthcare and social service organizations must adapt to these changes. These organizations are tasked with delivering high quality, person-centered care and services to populations with varying needs, while avoiding alienating stakeholders and funders. This webinar will explore how cultural intelligence (CQ) provides a practical researched-based approach to adjusting to cultural shifts while improving staff collaboration, organizational success, and patient/client outcomes.

Panelists

Kelli Maxwell, RN – CQ Healthcare Facilitator

Michelle Webb, DNP, RN, CHPCA - CQ Facilitator, Clinical Assistant Professor, Duke University

Bernadette Thompson - Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, King's College Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust

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