3.00 Credits
This course is designed to expand students' worldviews and explore cultural diversity among health-care clients. Students will examine both the differences and similarities that exist across cultures. Specifically, the Model for Cultural Competency (Purnell, 1998) will be used to study ten ethno cultural groups and the 12 domains of culture that influence their health status. The ethnic groups studied will include: African-Americans, Amish, Arab-Americans, Chinese-Americans, Egyptian-Americans, Jewish-Americans, Mexican-Americans, Navajo Indians, Puerto Ricans, and Vietnamese-Americans.