HSHS 4500. Communication and Cultural Competence in Healthcare. 3 Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of Progression Requirements of Professional Program. Co-requisites: HSHS 3350, 3850, and 4700. Introduces students to the fundamental principles for effective communication with patients, caregivers in a healthcare setting. The course focuses on patient-centered approaches for promoting, improving, and maintaining dialogue with patients. Additional areas of focus include the exploration of how cultural backgrounds of patients and providers impact the healthcare encounter.
