Independent study for undergraduate students with an interest in specific problem, topic, or issue in Human Health Sciences.

Independent study for undergraduate students with an interest in specific problem, topic, or issue in Human Health Sciences.

Independent study for undergraduate students with an interest in specific problem, topic, or issue in Human Health Sciences.

This course is an introduction to the profession of dentistry and provides a brief overview of some pre-clinical dental courses that are taught in the first two years of dental school. The student will become familiar with basic dental terminology, current issues in dentistry, and the latest techniques and technology used in clinical settings. The student will have the opportunity to develop manual dexterity and learn basic clinical etiquette and safety procedures.

This course will provide students with an introduction to the field of medicine. Skills required to complete patient interviews and take the medical history as well as a limited number of physical examination maneuvers will be discussed. The focus will be on gaining an understanding of why a complete and accurate medical history and physical examination are key to quality medical practice. The course will cover the scope of practice and ethical codes for physicians and physician assistants.

This course will provide students with an introduction to the field of medicine. Skills required to complete patient interviews and take the medical history as well as a limited number of physical examination maneuvers will be discussed. The focus will be on gaining an understanding of why a complete and accurate medical history and physical examination are key to quality medical practice. The course will cover the scope of practice and ethical codes for physicians and physician assistants.

This course is designed to introduce the student to concepts of culture, race, ethnicity, and competence. Emphasis will be placed on identifying individual characteristics and their influence on bias. Factors related to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care will be reviewed. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

This course is designed to introduce the student to concepts of culture, race, ethnicity, and competence. Emphasis will be placed on identifying individual characteristics and their influence on bias. Factors related to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care will be reviewed. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

This course is designed to introduce the student to concepts of culture, race, ethnicity, and competence. Emphasis will be placed on identifying individual characteristics and their influence on bias. Factors related to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care will be reviewed. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

An introduction to basic methods for undertaking research on issues related to health, health care, and within health services organizations and systems. Students will become critical consumers of research by learning how to evaluate and apply the results of health research conducted by others. The course will also assist those who plan to conduct clinical research or program evaluations within health delivery systems.