Indigenous Practices in Health and Healing

Catalog description

This course explores traditional healing practices among Indigenous populations in the region and nationally. Students will develop an understanding of social justice, the impact of social determinants of health on tribal nations, and the influence of historical trauma and colonization on health outcomes. The course aims to foster cultural competence and enhance population health through an interdisciplinary lens. Students will incorporate traditional healing practices into patient-centered care plans and optimize the potential for improved health outcomes.