Cultural Humility and Social Determinants of Health

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course will foster thoughtful dialogue on the importance of cultural humility in healthcare. Students will work to grow their cultural awareness and understanding of the social determinants of health by exploring the lived-experiences of individuals. Through the utilizations of skills based in the compassion science framework, students will consider how cultural humility impacts patient outcomes. An exploration of current topics in healthcare disparities will deepen classroom discussion. This course provides an added entry point into the understanding of the important place cultural humility and understanding hold in the healthcare relationship. The course is open to CCIM minors. Permission is required for those outside of the minor who are planning to pursue the health professions as space permits.