RC 451 - Cultural Diversity in Healthcare

3 Credits

This course will raise awareness and educate health care providers regarding the knowledge, attitudes and practice skills necessary to care for diverse populations. It focuses on the concepts of diversity equity and inclusion with an emphasis on health disparities in diverse populations.

It will increase understanding of the relationship between culture, language and health. Students will focus on key racial and ethnic groups in the United States while getting an overview of major global issues regarding diversity and healthcare.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the BAS in Respiratory Care.
Active Date 20220405T16:41:37

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

What do we mean by cultural diversity and globalism
Cultural Competence and Diversity: is there a difference
Addressing health disparities in the 21st century
Race/ethnicity, trust and health disparities: trustworthiness, ethics and action
Justness, healthcare and health disparities
Understanding cultural nuances and barriers to cultural appreciation
The cultural competence continuum
Cultural competence and the role of administrators, provider and staff in the healthcare environment
Cultural competence training and assessment
The ultimate challenge: educational and institutional considerations
Addressing health disparities in immigrant populations in the United States
Cultural competence and women of color
Addressing health disparities: the Hispanic perspective
Health disparities among Native American People of the United States
Health disparities in the pediatric age group
Global and domestic health disparities- possible solutions

Student Learning Outcomes
Create care plans consistent with cultural norms in diverse populations.

Identify health disparities across the american health system with an emphasis on culture, race, and language.

Analyze the American health system through an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens.