Navajo Medical

Catalog description

Using a chart of the human body, students will locate and name the body part in question. In a primary care context, student will say phrases such as ‘breathe in’, ‘breathe out’, ‘show me where it hurts’, ‘open your mouth’, ‘say aaah’, and so forth. Historical narratives highlight the difference in beliefs of wellness. One such belief is that being fat is not seen as a health concern among some Navajos. Therefore, it’s essential to understand some of the beliefs to help a patient. Does not satisfy language requirement of College of Arts and Sciences.