COMPARATIVE HEALTHCARE   [Archived Catalog]
2016-2017 Johnstown Campus Catalog
   

HLTHCR 1060 - COMPARATIVE HEALTHCARE


Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course examines the structure of the current health care system in Belgium, with a focus on comparing and contrasting European and American systems. Students will examine the roles of various health care professionals within the systems, and will have the opportunity to discuss issues such as quality of care, access to care, financial considerations, and perception of outcomes with Europeans currently working in or preparing for careers in the health professions. The course includes visits to both acute care and community care facilities serving diverse groups of patients, where students will observe and interact with health care professionals. In addition, students will participate in activities including a service-learning experience that will serve as a basis for a reflection paper and presentation.
Academic Career: UGRD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade


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