HSC 440 - Evidence-Based Decision Making

This intensive-writing course examines the major issues that influence health and human services and their delivery. The healthcare needs of a diverse and multicultural population and healthcare disparities and strategies to address these needs are explored. Includes special populations service provision, advocacy, patient/client-centered care, psycho-social aspects of disease and wellness, health promotion and education, quality and cost controls, and interprofessional team approaches to service delivery. The three tenets of evidence-based practice are examined.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Prerequisites: ANTH 211, CJUS 202, ENGL 201, ENGL 205, ENGL 283, ENGL 284, SOC 211, POLS 202, UHON 211, or equivalent. (Advanced Comp requirement)

Credits: 3

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