Cultural Comp in Hlthcare

Catalog description

This course will explore the influence cultural beliefs, values, and practices have on perspectives of health and illness and the provision of health care. An overview of various models to develop cultural competence will be presented and approaches to providing culturally competent care will be practiced through a variety of case scenarios and classroom activities. The course will enhance students' abilities to understand, evaluate, and provide culturally sensitive and competent human services to members of diverse groups.