Course:
Comparing Irish and American Health Care Systems
Program Dates:
May 28 - June 12, 2018
Honors Credit:
None
WKU Course:
TBA
Discipline(s):
Nursing , Health Care Administration , Social Work
Course Description:
Anyone considering a career in healthcare will gain
valuable experience in this class comparing
American and Irish healthcare systems, including
such topics as educational preparation, the Irish
healthcare team system, the health concerns of
Ireland's vulnerable populations, and health
indicators. Visiting healthcare locations such as
Bon Secours hospital in Galway and Newtownpark
House Nursing Home and Mater Misericordiae
Hospital in Dublin, we will interact with both
providers and consumers of healthcare to deepen
participants' understanding of how Irish and
American health systems compare, while visiting
historical sites to expand participants' knowledge
of how historical and cultural beliefs influence
health practices.
Prerequisites:
None
Physical Activity Requirements:
Our travels will include being on the coach
and walking. There may be stairs to reach our
destination. There may be uneven paths and hills.
Expect 5+ miles per day.
Course Highlights:
Coming soon