HLT 380 - Introduction to Military and Veteran Health

Institution:

Wilmington University

Subject:

Health

Description:

The course will provide an introduction to the distinctive culture of the military/veteran and the healthcare needs and concerns related to this unique population. A better understanding of the specific needs will be obtained by the exposure to sociopolitical, health, and cultural elements of the veteran population. The course will examine health concerns in regard to their commonality among veteran groups and identify and explore the unique characteristics and dynamics of the military family introducing students to the complexity of combat related injury, traumatic brain injury and poly-trauma rehabilitation.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wilmu.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 967-5464

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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