Discuss the diversity, demographic and economic, existing in contemporary society.
Course Objectives On completion of this course, the student will:
1. Discuss the meanings of culture, ethnicity, religion, and socialization and their contribution to health/HEALTH beliefs and practices.
2. Discuss the diversity, demographic and economic, existing in contemporary society.
3. Discuss his or her ethnocultural heritage and socialization. 4. Analyze selected aspects of the modern health care delivery system. 5. Understand more fully the perception and meaning of health/HEALTH and ill-
ness among recipients of health care. 6. Deepen his or her understanding about self and reflect on what has been
learned about personal HEALTH and cultural diversity.
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7. Explore his or her existing knowledge about personal HEALTH care and holistic living.
8. Develop a long-term awareness about his or her role in citizenship, voca- tion/career, education, and personal relationships that is impacted on by both HEALTH and cultural diversity.
9. Develop an understanding and respect for the HEALTH traditions of people from many different cultural heritages.
10. Develop an understanding of the similarities and differences of culturally de- termined HEALTH traditions (beliefs and practices) and the relevance to overall cultural competency.