COGNITIVE DECLINE IN LATINOS: THE INTERSECTION OF POLICIES, COMMUNITIES, AND HEALTHCARE

CHICLA/COUNPSY 331

Develop an understanding of immigrant health in the United States from the perspective of social and structural determinants. Applies concepts to a comprehensive framework for the development of health. Describes health assets and risks for specific vulnerable immigrant groups, such as women, children, and undocumented individuals and mixed immigration status families. Provides guidelines for improving immigrant access to quality health care, including language services, provider competence, policy and organizational supports, and community-based collaboration, advocacy, and research.

CHICLA/COUNPSY 525

Provides training for students who aspire to one of the helping, health, or mental health professions and who currently work or who envision themselves working with Latin@ populations. Provides important frameworks for working with Latin@s, including cultural, spiritual, linguistic and historical features relevant to this population and begin to apply their knowledge in service learning placements.

FAMMED 712

Introduction to issues in health care provided in diverse communities. Topics include cultural issues in medicine, health disparities, cross-cultural communication, culture and resiliency, historical background and ethics, civil rights in practice and minority health care professionals.

MEDSC-M 735

Medical interviewing, physical examination and cultural competency skills to enhance their ability to provide care for Spanish-speaking patients and their families. Pertinent medical vocabulary for clinical histories and physical exams, and grammar components to facilitate effective and professional communication. For health science students with intermediate or advanced Spanish proficiency.

SPANISH 328

Focuses on the study of medical Spanish terminology and the cultural issues related to successful interactions with Spanish-speaking patients and their families in the clinical encounter. Introduces a wide array of vocabulary particular to the medical field, as well as a cultural understanding of medicine and illness in the Spanish-speaking world. Prepares to work with Spanish-speaking patients in future careers in medicine, nursing, social work, translation/interpretation, or mental health settings. Addresses cultural issues that may affect the clinical encounter with Spanish-speaking patients and their families.