Cultural Competence in the Healthcare Environment

Catalog description

This course is designed for students who want to improve their knowledge of the Hispanic world through cultural topics related to the Spanish healthcare environment. The course is divided in three different sections providing students with an overview of different topics, such as family, religion, race, language, superstition and ethical concerns, among others. Students will have the opportunity to learn, examine and discuss these social and cultural factors present in the Spanish-speaking community. The main goal of this course is to acquire and develop a cultural and intercultural competence necessary in the medical work setting.