PHA4246: Cultural Competence for Healthcare Providers

Area of Study
Credits 3.0
This course will be a blended format featuring in-class lectures, discussions, case studies and activities. Students will be exposed to patient and healthcare provider scenarios of different races, cultures and lifestyles, and will discuss the healthcare beliefs and habits generally attributed to the different groups. Students will explore the potential impact of cultural values, beliefs, and practices on patient care outcomes. Students will be given the skills to begin to develop a culturally competent practice.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None