Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Ramadan: A Month of Fasting – Considerations to Better Serve Muslim Patients
February 9, 2027, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Ramadan is a sacred month observed by Muslims worldwide, marked by daily fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection. For healthcare professionals, understanding the significance of Ramadan and its impact on patient care is essential to providing culturally responsive and patient-centered services.
Join this informative webinar to explore how fasting may affect hydration, nutrition, medication schedules and the management of chronic health conditions. You will gain practical insights to support Muslim patients during Ramadan while promoting safe, respectful and equitable care.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the significance of Ramadan and the practice of fasting in the Muslim faith.
- Understand how fasting during Ramadan may impact patients’ health, including hydration, nutrition, medication adherence, and chronic disease management.
- Identify potential risks and considerations for patients with specific health conditions (e.g., diabetes, pregnancy, or acute illness) during fasting.
7:30a – Register
3:30p – Register
We look forward to having you attend this event!
**This session will be recorded, and participation constitutes consent to be recorded.
Experiential Learning is a combination of TedTalk/Microlearning style presentations and 1-hour interactive virtual sessions.
The following credits have been approved for this webinar session:
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ – 1 Credit(s)
- PSNA – 1 Credit(s)
If you have any questions please email inclusionacademy@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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