Sample course outline

Example of a course outline designed for a client in health care. The client wanted to increase communication - and provision of health care - across all communities.

The course would be designed to include the organisation’s strategy, address specific issues which either do or are likely to occur and would take into account your organisational culture.

Underpinning theory

Exploring what we understand by the term ‘culture’
The dimensions of culture developed by Hofstede, Trompenaars et al
Software of the mind – patterns of knowledge
Examining the origins of prejudice
Religion and belief
Language, metaphor and symbols

How this translates into everyday life

Families and decision making
The roles of men and women
Access to knowledge
Cultural barriers and taboos

Specific learning

Summarising the main considerations in respect of each main BME community.
A closer look at the specific influences for each community and how these may impact on access to knowledge of health care information and interactions with health care professionals.

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