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Class of 2017
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Session Title:
Global Health
Teaching Hours:
Teaching and Learning MethodsTotal Scheduled Hours = 2
Discussion, Large Group (>12) = 1
Lecture = 1

Description:
Global Health
Keywords:
Global health issues, Determinants of health, Social Justice, Travel

Teaching and Learning Methods
Discussion, Large Group (>12) 1 hour(s)
Lecture 1 hour(s)

Learning Objectives
Blueprint ID Learning Objectives
7343 Describe and discuss major trends in global health and measures of morbidity and mortality in a global context
7344 Describe health risks associated with travel, migration and displacement with emphasis on potential risks and appropriate management of the challenges faced by immigrants and refugees
7345 Describe how the social determinants of health contribute to health challenges in low resource settings and among vulnerable populations, and how social determinants vary across regions of the world
7346 Identify barriers to health and healthcare among vulnerable populations and in low-resource settings locally and internationally. Discuss the relevance of primary health care and community based care in addressing these barriers.
7347 Demonstrate an appreciation for the relationship between health and human rights

Linked Course Goal(s) to Session
Blueprint ID Course Goals
7048 Identify social determinants of health, risk factors for illness and the interaction between behavioural, socioeconomic, environmental and cultural factors influencing the health of the community
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
ha-1
7049 With community and health care workers, identify the top three areas for focused advocacy
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
ha-1 ha-2 ha-3
Linked Program Competencies To Course Goal(s)
ha-1 Health Advocate
Identify the important determinants of health, risk factors for illness, interaction between the population and their physical, biological and social environment, and personal attributes.
ha-2 Health Advocate
Identify public policies and trends that affect health locally, nationally, and globally, and barriers to access for populations, including persons with disabilities, the underserved and the marginalized.
ha-3 Health Advocate
Assess and respond to issues in the Canadian health care system and advocate for patients at all levels.

Linked MCC Medical Expert Objectives
(127) PROVIDING ANTI-OPPRESSIVE HEALTH CARE
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