Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work or training encompassing minority.

The bill mandates cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work or training encompassing minority healthcare issues. It provides exemptions for certain individuals, such as those who demonstrate no need for the training due to their practice nature or those who have completed equivalent training. Hospitals and facilities must request documentation of the completion of training from employees and prospective employees. A mandatory continuing education fee of five dollars is collected from those required to complete the training.

Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work or training encompassing minority.

The bill mandates cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work or training encompassing minority healthcare issues. It provides exemptions for certain individuals, such as those who demonstrate no need for the training due to their practice nature or those who have completed equivalent training. Hospitals and facilities must request documentation of the completion of training from employees and prospective employees. A mandatory continuing education fee of five dollars is collected from those required to complete the training.