HCA 340
Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
Online Course
HCA 340 Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
3 Semester Units
Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness promotes an awareness of the dimensions and complexities involved in interactions between health professionals and patients from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds. It examines different cultural perspectives regarding health, illness and health care that exists within American society by demonstrating traditional health beliefs and practices among selected populations. Emphasis is placed on the importance of having culturally competent health care professionals to better serve an increasingly diverse population.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define and describe the importance of cultural and linguistic competence in healthcare.
- Examine the various health domains including health, healing, and familial traditions.
- Analyze trends in healthcare and describe current issues and barriers to healthcare.
- Discuss health care problems in various demographic groups.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to cultural diversity in health and illness.
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Students can also obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the University's rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
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