HSC200 - Health Care for Diverse Populations

Course Description

In an increasingly interconnected world, public health is global health. Global health is the delivery of health care interventions designed to improve health outcomes among diverse populations around the world. This course provides an overview of key global health challenges facing diverse populations, The overall course objective is to introduce students to the key principles needed for understanding global health and culturally competent health care delivery. The aims of this course are to (a) explore the impact of culture on the effectiveness of global health interventions, (b) introduce the social determinants of health as a tool for understanding patterns of disease within and between diverse populations, and (c) provide an overview of approaches for delivering culturally competent healthcare. This course is organized into three sections: (i) analytical approaches; (ii) burdens of disease; and (iii) health care needs of special populations. By the end of the course, students will understand key global health topics that impact upon diverse populations while appreciating why a cross-disciplinary approach is essential for improving the health outcomes of diverse populations. Health Care for Diverse Populations (HSC 200)is a required Health Science Major Core that can be taken as an elective of non-Majors.