DPHT 7225 Culture/Teaching & Learning

2 SCH. The course consists of 30 contact hours. This course examines cultural and psychosocial issues of various populations in health care with emphasis in physical therapy. Cultural and psychosocial variables are examined in relation to patient/client’s beliefs, attitudes, traditions, disease/injury, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and learning needs. Empathetic responding, patient-centered care approach, and utilization of teaching and learning strategies are included to enhance student’s role as a patient/client educator.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade