DENH 685
Oral Health Literacy and Communication
1 Graduate credit
Effective
May 6, 2020
– Present
Graduation requirements this course fulfills
This course will address health literacy and cultural competency within the context of providing oral health care for individuals, families and communities representing diverse backgrounds. The dental therapy student will be able to recognize barriers and implement appropriate strategies to provide equitable care for populations that may have experienced barriers to receiving care.
Special information
Learning outcomes
General
- Understand how culture, ethnicity, family, spiritual beliefs, age, gender and other factors may influence health practices and beliefs.
- Develop culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies to improve the quality of advanced dental therapy services and outcomes.
Fall 2020
| Section | Title | Instructor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Oral Health Literacy and Communication | Jordan, Andrea L | Books | Course details |