COGNITIVE DECLINE IN LATINOS: THE INTERSECTION OF POLICIES, COMMUNITIES, AND HEALTHCARE
Introduces the diagnosis, treatment and management of cognitive decline in Spanish-Speaking populations, including the socioecological evaluations and coordination of care with community agencies after a diagnosis is made. Explore the intersections of health, culture and environment and delves into how public policies, healthcare processes and organizational factors affect the quality of care delivered to Spanish-Speaking individuals, and the availability and use of resources in the community.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: MED SC-M 810 , 811 , 812 , and 813 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify at least three (3) cultural factors, policies, practices and systems that impact healthcare delivery within Latino communities and the potential approaches to incorporate in practice to improve the care. Audience: Graduate 2. Simulate communication strategies for culturally sensitive interactions with Latino patients and their primary family caregivers. Audience: Graduate 3. Synthesize the processes and assessments required to diagnose and manage cognitive decline in Spanish-speaking Latino patients. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify at least three (3) cultural factors, policies, practices and systems that impact healthcare delivery within Latino communities and the potential approaches to incorporate in practice to improve the care. Audience: Graduate 2. Simulate communication strategies for culturally sensitive interactions with Latino patients and their primary family caregivers. Audience: Graduate 3. Synthesize the processes and assessments required to diagnose and manage cognitive decline in Spanish-speaking Latino patients. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027