PAS 529: Social & Cultural Aspects of Healthcare

This course will introduce students to the medical intervention skills required to provide care for special populations. Discussions during the course will emphasize the importance of culturally competent medical care, advocacy, patient counseling, and medical considerations for patients with disabilities or special healthcare needs. Attention will also be given to the impact of ethnicity, race, gender identity, religion, spirituality, sexual orientation, and social determinants of health. Students will be trained in cultural awareness and humility to help them address patient barriers to healthcare. Furthermore, there will be a strong emphasis on developing and demonstrating professional behaviors and qualities when interacting with patients and healthcare colleagues.