Illinois Cultural Competency 1-Hour CE
State License Renewal Requirement • All Healthcare Professionals
ANCC Accredited • Illinois Board Approved
📋 New Illinois State Mandate - Effective January 1, 2025
All Illinois-licensed healthcare professionals are now required to complete a 1-hour cultural competency continuing education (CE) course as part of their license renewal.
Legal Reference: 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.5250 mandates this training to ensure healthcare providers deliver respectful, equitable, and inclusive care to Illinois' diverse patient populations.
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📚 Course Overview
This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals with a fast, convenient, and accredited way to meet Illinois' cultural competency mandate. Through interactive content, real-world scenarios, and actionable strategies, you'll enhance cultural awareness, reduce health disparities, and support better patient outcomes.
Learning Outcomes:
- Define cultural competency and its relevance to healthcare quality, patient outcomes, and professional responsibilities in accordance with Illinois law
- Identify at least three ways in which cultural beliefs, biases, and communication styles influence patient care and decision-making
- Apply strategies for delivering culturally responsive and inclusive care to improve trust, reduce disparities, and enhance interprofessional collaboration
Part of Illinois Requirements: This course fulfills one of your Illinois state mandates. For complete compliance, consider our Illinois License Renewal CEU Bundle, which includes all 4 required courses.
Accreditation and Illinois Compliance
Renew Now CE is an accredited continuing education provider through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our Illinois Cultural Competency 1-Hour CE Course meets ANCC standards and is accepted by the Illinois Board of Nursing to fulfill the state's cultural competency training requirement for license renewal.
Legal Authority - 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.5250:
Licensed healthcare professionals may satisfy the cultural competency CE requirement by completing a course offered by any Division-approved continuing education provider. Renew Now CE is recognized by the Illinois Board of Nursing as an approved provider.
Multi-Professional Acceptance: While our course is designed to meet state requirements for nurses and other healthcare professionals, licensees should confirm acceptance with their respective licensing boards prior to completion.
Healthcare Professionals Required to Complete Cultural Competency Training in Illinois
The following Illinois-licensed healthcare professionals are required to complete this training:
Medical Professionals:
- Physicians (MDs and DOs)
- Physician Assistants (PAs)
- Chiropractic Physicians
- Podiatric Physicians
- Optometrists
Nursing Professionals:
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Nursing Home Administrators
Allied Health Professionals:
- Physical Therapists (PTs)
- Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs)
- Occupational Therapists (OTs)
- Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs)
- Respiratory Care Practitioners
Mental Health & Behavioral:
- Clinical Psychologists
- Clinical Social Workers
- Social Workers
- Clinical Professional Counselors
- Professional Counselors
- Behavior Analysts
- Assistant Behavior Analysts
Pharmacy Professionals:
- Pharmacists
- Registered Certified Pharmacy Technicians
Communication & Dental:
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
- Audiologists
- Dentists
- Dental Hygienists
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🎯 Course Highlights
- Nationally accredited and state Board-compliant CE courses
- Up-to-date, peer-reviewed by healthcare experts
- Easy-to-use online platform for efficient license renewal
- Average course rating: 4.7/5 stars
- Content specifically designed for healthcare professionals
- Interactive scenarios and actionable strategies
📅 Course Information
Original Release:
June 1, 2025
Last Reviewed:
May 6, 2025
Expires:
May 31, 2028
Contact Hours:
1 Hour CE Credit
Disclosure: Course authors and reviewers (Joanna Nolte, APRN, MSN; Ryan Bendinelli, PharmD; Tamarah Jungklaus, APRN, MSN) have no relevant financial relationships to disclose in compliance with accreditation requirements.
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Our courses are developed by experienced healthcare professionals and meet the highest ANCC standards. We provide fast, convenient, and fully compliant continuing education that satisfies Illinois state requirements.
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