NURSING569

Understanding Sickle Cell Disease: A Biopsychosocial Approach

School of Nursing NUR - School of Nursing

Subject

NURSING

Catalog Number

569

Title

Understanding Sickle Cell Disease: A Biopsychosocial Approach

Course Description

This course provides students with an overview of sickle cell disease, including its genetics, epidemiology, pathophysiology, medical complications, psychosocial challenges, and health service utilization from a global perspective. Students will engage in an exploration of the role of discrimination and stigmatization as they affect people with sickle cell disease, as well as differences in how the disease is viewed and managed in various countries.

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Grading Basis

GRD - Graded

Course Typically Offered

Spring Only

Consent (Permission Number)

No Special Consent Required

Component

Lecture

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