HLAT 710 - Healthcare Policy

3 Credits

This course introduces the topic of healthcare policy as it relates to the practice of Sports Medicine. Students will be challenged to think critically about the role of athletic training within the broader context of public health. Students will examine health care policy from four areas: economics and financing, supply and demand, political and legal, and quality and effectiveness as they related to preparedness, wellness and provision of medical care. Important ethical questions related to healthcare policy and access to healthcare in relation to the changing political landscape will also be explored.

Credit Type Code: Letter Grade