Teaching and Learning for Cultural Competence Development

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Overview

Subject area

NRS

Catalog Number

703

Course Title

Teaching and Learning for Cultural Competence Development

Department(s)

Description

This course builds on the foundational philosophy, ethics, concepts, skills, theory, research, and practices underlying the development of cultural competence in health care. The multidimensional process of teaching and learning cultural competence is presented as an organizing framework for advancing cultural competence development. Strategies and techniques for helping culturally diverse nurses, other health professionals, and health organizations to develop cultural competence are critically appraised for use in various practice, management, and educational settings. Eliminating health disparities through the creative use of culturally competent client education is emphasized. Future directions for advancing cultural competence development are discussed. Prerequisite: NRS 700 or equivalent graduate-level course.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

035041

Course Schedule