Health Care System in Multicultural Societies (OPEN UNI)

From

5.11.2025

5 cr

Key concepts related to internationalization and cultural competence, international mobility, the model of cultural competence, multiculturalism and ethics in health care, cultural differences, legislation and future perspectives on cultural and multiculturalism.

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Additional information:

Fields

Health and welfare

Scope

5 cr

2 components

Code

AY351213P

What you need to know before the course

What you will learn

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: • recognize the importance of international mobility and globalization in social and health care. • identify concepts related to international mobility, globalization, and cultural competence. • identify the effects of legislation on cultural knowledge. • identify internationally influential health organizations and explains their policies. • analyze the significance of international and cultural competence in social and health care. • explain the effects of cultural diversity on social and health care and to follow international developments. • explain cultural differences and is able to cooperate with people of different cultures

Learning material

Organiser

Oulun yliopisto

Contact details

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi

Belongs to themes:

Health and well-being

Global diversity and equality