IDIS 196 - Transcultural Caring for the Health Professions

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The major focus of the course will be to increase student understanding and knowledge in the area of transcultural care (culture care), an area of study that is essential in the diverse and global world in the 21st century. Students will examine culture care from a Christian perspective, implementing a variety of theoretical perspectives on culturally congruent care. Students will have the opportunity to directly be involved with several ethnic groups as they examine the lifeways and cultural norms and values of groups in relationship to their health care needs. This course provides valuable information to students who are interested in entering the health care professions. Not offered 2019-2020.