Prepare a PowerPoint presentation of 8–10 slides that explains why an understanding of CAM and spirituality is important for members of health care teams; examines the ethical, legal, and financial principles related to CAM and spirituality; and describes how these forms of health care can impact plans of action.

Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.
As a leader in the field of nursing, it is important for you to identify areas within your organization that may need to improve cultural competence, and to develop educational materials to assist in doing so.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 1: Explain the principles and concepts of disease prevention and health promotion for diverse and vulnerable populations.
Describe how CAM, traditional medicine, holistic health, and spirituality can affect a plan of action for individuals and populations.
Competency 2: Develop evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for diverse and vulnerable populations.
Identify topics for an organizational education plan on CAM and spirituality.
Explain the importance of health care professionals developing an understanding of CAM, traditional medicine, holistic health, and spirituality.
Competency 3: Apply basic epidemiological concepts, data analysis methods, tools, and databases to determine the effectiveness of health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for diverse and vulnerable populations.
Provide a list of resources to include in an organizational education plan on CAM and spirituality.
Competency 4: Examine the ethical, legal, and economic factors related to health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations.
Examine ethical, legal, and economic principles related to CAM, traditional medicine, holistic health, and spirituality.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the health care professions.
Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.