OPT 7030 Health Care, Professionalism, and Diversity 2.0 Credits
This course is designed to develop a foundational understanding of the U.S. health care system and the role of optometry within this changing system. This course provides insight into the impact of technology, economics, population trends, managed care, and the emerging value-based health care on clinical practice. It introduces the concept of primary care, the interprofessional coordinated care models, the evolving scope of practice and its financial, political, and professional implications. Additionally, this course will prepare students to understand and respect the values, beliefs, and expectations of their patients, and then apply the requisite attitudes, knowledge, and skills to each patient encounter to achieve improved clinical outcomes.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit