Cultural Competency

Illinois Cultural Competency 1-Hour CE Course – Meet State Mandates & Enhance Patient Care

Effective January 1, 2025, all Illinois-licensed healthcare professionals are required to complete a 1-hour cultural competency continuing education (CE) course as part of their license renewal. This new state mandate, outlined in 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.5250, is designed to ensure healthcare providers are equipped to deliver respectful, equitable, and inclusive care to Illinois’ increasingly diverse patient populations.

Our Illinois Cultural Competency 1-Hour CE Course is fully compliant with state requirements and offers healthcare professionals a fast, convenient, and accredited way to meet the mandate. Through interactive content, real-world scenarios, and actionable strategies, this online course helps improve cultural awareness, reduce health disparities, and support better outcomes for all patients.

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Course Highlights

• Nationally accredited and state Board-compliant CE courses
• Each course is up-to-date, peer-reviewed by healthcare experts, and presented on an easy-to-use online platform
• Average course rating: 4.7/5 stars
• Efficient and effective license renewal
• Up-to-date and relevant content for healthcare professionals
  
  

Course Overview

Course Original Release Date:  6.1.2025

Date of Most Recent Review:  5.6.2025

Course Expiration Date:  5.31.2028

In compliance with Accreditation requirements, Renew Now CE has reviewed all disclosures from individuals in a position to control content.

The following individuals have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose:

• Joanna Nolte, APRN, MSN, author
• Ryan Bendinelli, PharmD, planner and reviewer
• Tamarah Jungklaus, APRN, MSN, planner and reviewer
  
  

Learning Outcomes:

1. Define cultural competency and its relevance to healthcare quality, patient outcomes, and professional responsibilities in accordance with Illinois law.
2. Identify at least three ways in which cultural beliefs, biases, and communication styles influence patient care and decision-making.
3. Apply strategies for delivering culturally responsive and inclusive care to improve trust, reduce disparities, and enhance interprofessional collaboration.
   
   

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.

In accordance with Illinois state law (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. 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 a 1-hour cultural competency continuing education course per license renewal cycle:

• Physicians (MDs and DOs)

• Chiropractic Physicians

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)

• Registered Nurses (RNs)

• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

• Clinical Psychologists

• Optometrists

• Physical Therapists (PTs)

• Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs)

• Pharmacists

• Registered Certified Pharmacy Technicians

• Physician Assistants (PAs)

• Clinical Social Workers

• Social Workers

• Nursing Home Administrators

• Occupational Therapists (OTs)

• Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs)

• Podiatric Physicians

• Respiratory Care Practitioners

• Clinical Professional Counselors

• Professional Counselors

• Speech-Language Pathologists

• Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

• Audiologists

• Dentists

• Dental Hygienists

• Behavior Analysts

• Assistant Behavior Analysts