HCA 350-1 - Transcultural Competency in Health Care Administration

Institution:

Charter Oak State College

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Description:

The long-term goal of cultural competency in health care delivery is to decrease health outcomes disparities. The course premise is that patients and families will more likely seek care and support care regimens where the health care is delivered in a facility that is sensitive to their particular values and beliefs. Units in the course offer basic information on the general characteristics and traditions of several cultural and religious groups while cautioning the student neither to stereotype nor to characterize all members of a cultural or ethnic group as alike.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.charteroak.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 515-3800

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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