HCA 673

HCA 673, Diversity Management in Health Care investigates the incorporation of cultural
competence and diversity management as crucial components of the current and emerging
healthcare systems in the United States. Through this course, students learn how to mitigate
healthcare inequities arising out of systemic, organizational, and individual diversity. Students
explore the advantages of diversity, equity, and inclusion interventions to improve the healthcare
service delivery and workplace. This course adopts the systems perspective and also explores
evidence-based strategies that help mitigate systemic racism and microaggressions in health care.
Topics in this course are organized into four themes: diversity and equity, developing cultural
competence, cultural competence