Cultural Awareness Online Course

An Introduction to Cultural Safety

'Very well structured learning material. I found it helpful to move through different modes of learning (reading written material, then watch a video, then have a short quiz).'

“I’ve done cultural training before, but this was different. It wasn’t theory—it was real, powerful, and grounded in practice.”

“The facilitators brought both clinical and cultural lenses — it felt like I was learning from peers who understand what I do.”

Snapshot

The entry point to the program

Developed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors, this course introduces key concepts, explores historical context and supports self-reflection.

Enrolment options

Who is it for?

This course is suitable for:

Health practitioners
Hospitals and clinical services
Health organisations

Course Structure

3.5 hours, self-paced
Three modules
Videos, readings and reflective activities

Learning Outcomes

Module 1

Self, Culture and Worldview

Reflect on personal perspectives
Recognise limits of understanding
Develop cultural humility

Module 2

History, Context and Knowledges

Understand pre-colonisation health systems
Examine historical impacts
Explore ways of knowing, being and doing

Module 3

Relationships and Communication

Build respectful relationships
Apply strengths-based approaches
Improve communication in practice

Continuous Professional Development

CPD Recognition

AIDA’s Cultural Safety Training, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in Clinical Practice has been accredited for CPD points by the following colleges, medical schools and self-accrediting colleges.