Course Description
Critical analysis of health disparities and outcomes. Differences in access, use, cost, and quality of health care services; causes of health disparities; and strategies to eliminate disparities. Prerequisite: NUR 781 or permission of instructor; Corequisite: NUR 704.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Assess the scope and characteristics of disparities in health using epidemiological data.
- Analyze issues of access, use, cost, and quality of health care services in disparate populations.
- Critically interpret data sources and measures of health disparities and social determinants of health.
- Propose strategies to eliminate disparities.
- Evaluate interventions and outcomes for disparate populations.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Discussion Facilitation | 20% |
| NIH Reporter/Selection of Topic for SDH Project | P/F |
| SDH Project: ROL, Matrix | P/F |
| SDH Project: Introduction & Background | P/F |
| SDH Project: Peer Review | 20% |
| SDH Project: Paper | 50% |
| SDH Project: Video Presentation | 10% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100-93 | A |
| 92-85 | B |
| 84-77 | C |
| 76 or less | F |
Attendance/Participation:
This class meets mostly virtually and no scheduled class dates are anticipated. When virtual check-ins and discussions are scheduled, the student should make all efforts to attend and be on time. If there is a need to cancel, the faculty should be notified in advance.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.