Global Perspectives in Healthcare

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(SECOND SEMESTER) The Introduction to Cultural Competence in Healthcare course will expose students to challenges in understanding cultural diversity as an important factor that may potentiate or inhibit the success of a caregiver in communities such as Harlem, Middletown and Great Falls. The course will also present Interprofessional Educational Experiences to further elucidate professional cultural awareness in a team setting. The Course Director and invited guests from the community will present cases, history and observations to create awareness and sensitivity to these issues. Students will then explore the issues in an effort to identify the important features that can lead to successful interactions leading to effective patient management. This process will be conducted in an open forum with all classmates participating at will. Students will also cover healthcare policy and how it improves or hinders access to care for all. This course will further deepen the students understanding of inter-professional education via a group project.