Cultural Capability
Cultural Capability
Training
FOR PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
Build confidence in delivering culturally responsive, respectful and safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
CCQ’s Cultural Capability Training is a free, self-paced online learning program for primary healthcare providers across Central Queensland, Wide Bay and the Sunshine Coast.
Available through EngageCCQ, CCQ’s online learning platform.
- Supports PIP IHI cultural awareness training requirements
- CPD-accredited: RACGP, ACRRM, APNA, AAPM
- Designed for your whole practice team
LOCALLY TAILORED
Culturally safe care starts with knowledge, reflection and practical action. These online modules support primary care teams to strengthen cultural capability in everyday practice, using practical scenarios, reflection activities and key concepts that can be applied in real healthcare settings.
The training is delivered online through EngageCCQ and can be completed at your own pace. Designed for GPs, nurses, practice managers and primary care staff.
Training format
- Free online training
- Three self-paced modules
- Includes video, case examples and reflective activities
- Available through EngageCCQ, CCQ’s online learning platform
Estimated completion time
Approximately 2 hours
This is a guide only. Your completion time may differ depending on how deeply you engage with the reflection activities and any additional resources you choose to explore.
Learning outcomes:
- Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and perspectives
- Recognising factors that influence health and engagement with services
- Applying culturally respectful approaches in practice
- Reflecting on your own role and opportunities for growth
What The Training Covers
The training includes three online modules:
Module 1
Foundations of cultural capability in primary care
Explore the foundations of cultural capability, including key concepts, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander diversity, historical context and the role of personal reflection in practice.
Module 2
Foundations of cultural capability in primary care
Identify different types of unconscious bias and examine how bias can affect communication, diagnosis, treatment decisions and patient experience.
Module 3
Delivering culturally safe care in the local context
Apply culturally respectful approaches in practical primary care scenarios, including local context, communication, cultural protocols and reflection on culturally safe and unsafe practice.
How to access the training
To complete the training, you will need access to EngageCCQ.
- Register for EngageCCQ by filling out the online registration form below.
- Once your access has been processed, you will receive login details by email.
- Log in to EngageCCQ and select the Cultural Capability Training.
- Complete the modules at your own pace.
Have questions?
For question about the Cultural Capbility Training or support accessing EngageCCQ, contact [email protected].