CMST 330 - Intercultural Health Communication

5 CR

Examines how a healthcare practitioner may engage in effective communication with culturally dissimilar individuals in a variety of contexts. Students practice intercultural strategies and skills.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Define culture and identify various health belief systems.
Analyze one’s own cultural identity in relationship to the organizational culture.
Describe the characteristics of intercultural competence and the methods for improving language, nonverbal communication, and listening skills in the health care setting.
Analyze the impact of perception, bias, and discrimination in the access and provision of care in the health care setting.
Discuss the influence of culture on conflict and explain the various approaches to effective conflict management in the health care setting.
Identify the components of collaborative communication in a diverse health care setting.

GenEd Outcomes: Connections

Cultural Diversity

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