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Preparing for an International Health Elective: Exploring Global Health, Ethics and Safety

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Brief Introduction

Prepare for undertaking an International Health Elective, in this course developed in collaboration with King's College London

Course Summary

This course covers a range of topics related to health electives, including global health, health behavior, and healthcare ethics. You'll gain a broad understanding of the issues and challenges facing the healthcare industry today.

Key Learning Points

Explore global health trends and challenges
Examine the role of health behavior and lifestyle in disease prevention
Learn about healthcare ethics and the challenges of balancing patient care and business needs

Learning Outcomes

Develop a comprehensive understanding of global health challenges
Analyze the role of health behavior and lifestyle in disease prevention
Examine the ethical challenges facing healthcare professionals

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of healthcare industry
Interest in global health and healthcare ethics

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Self-paced online course
Video lectures
Interactive quizzes and assignments
Discussion forums

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Requirements

This course is primarily aimed at those currently studying in medical or healthcare disciplines and who are considering undertaking an International Health Elective as part of their training.

Knowledge

Understanding digital professionalismWorking beyond competenceBringing gifts and dealing with scarcityThe impact of language barriersGlobal Health and the Social Determinants of HealthStaying safe: Managing risk inside and outside the clinical environmentHealth infrastructures and systemsVoluntourismExperiencing different professional cultures

Summary of User Reviews

Discover a range of health electives that will help you advance your healthcare career. This course has received positive reviews from students who found it informative and engaging. Many users appreciated the flexibility offered by this course.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Flexibility

Pros from User Reviews

Informative course content
Engaging learning experience
Flexible course structure
Accessible to learners from all backgrounds
Opportunity to learn from industry professionals

Cons from User Reviews

Limited interaction with instructors
Some technical issues reported
Limited peer-to-peer interaction
Limited opportunities for practical application
Course may not be suitable for advanced learners

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