HSC 3200 - Cultural Competence in Healthcare Administration

Credits: 4

Designed to examine the various issues, policies and procedures involved with the administration of a health care facility, this course will allow students to expand their cultural literacy through an exploration of varied theories and models of cultural competence through the lens of health care. Students will examine and analyze through oral and written assignments the roles of cultural differences including cultural attitudes, beliefs, and expectations as they pertain to effective healthcare in diverse settings. An emphasis will be placed on creating culturally competent health care providers, who understand the importance of delivering health care to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, class, and ability both physically and cognitively.
Fulfills: Satisfies a diversity distributional requirement.