Course Description:
Culture influences health behavior and when major differences exist between a patient’s and provider’s cultural framework for illness, a host of adverse outcomes may result. This badge introduces students to the concepts of health and health care disparity and the importance of learning how individuals define, react to, and treat illness and other health risks.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this badge, students will be able to:
Describe the concept of culture and its impact on disparate health outcomes
Recognize different conceptual frameworks for understanding health and illness
Identify factors that influence health care practice and delivery
Illustrate ways to improve service delivery through culturally-responsive care for diverse populations
Assess the importance of culturally-informed care as a professional responsibility