Educators who are well versed in this area of learning may add other concepts or modify the proposed ones to suit the type and level of students. The first stage in the model is cultural awareness which begins with an examination of our personal value base and beliefs. The nature of construction of cultural identity as well as its influence on people's health beliefs and practices, are viewed as necessary planks of a learning platform. Meaningful contact with people from different ethnic groups can enhance knowledge around their health beliefs and behaviours as well as raise understanding around the problems they face. Through sociological study the students can be encouraged to learn about power, such as professional power and control, or make links between personal position and structural inequalities.
Equal partnerships involve trust, acceptance and respect as well as facilitation and negotiation.
Further focus is given to practical skills such as assessment of need, clinical diagnosis and other caring skills. A most important component of this stage of development, is the ability to recognise and challenge racism and other forms of discrimination and oppressive practice. A guide for Health Care Professionals .