PT 670 - Cultural Diversity and Psychology of Health Care

Prerequisite, physical therapy program. This course is a seminar, lecture, and discussion course involving the study of oppression theory followed by issues of racism, sexism, and homophobia and their effects on healthcare outcomes. The social, legal, and professional impact will be analyzed from the historical perspective with attention to the current and future implications for the practice of physical therapy. Students will also gain an in depth understanding of human behavior as it relates to coping and adjustment behaviors in acute and chronic illness. Culturally appropriate patient education through programs for patients, family members, caregivers and professional colleagues will be addressed as well as reasonable alternative approaches in health care. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits