OST 710 - Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health

Institution:

Grand Valley State University

Subject:

Description:

The course introduces the concept of social determinants of health, specifically social inequalities and patterns of inequity in health status and care as related to occupational therapy. Theory and practice approaches to participatory justice will be studied. Topics include race, class, education, family, neighborhood, media influence, gender, and global concerns. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dr. O.T. program.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dr. O.T. program.

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Other

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gvsu.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 331-2020

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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