How does cultural competency occur How does cultural competency occur? What can one do to become culturally aware? Describe an effective approach to using The Purnell Model when working with subcultures (immigration status, gender, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, educational status, etc.). Cultural competency Cultural competency is the ability to understand, appreciate, and use culture in one’s work or academic activities. It includes learning about and using the cultural values, beliefs, and practices of a particular community. There is no one definition of cultural competency, but it typically includes the following four components:1) Awareness: Individuals need to be […]