Four health-related courses that study the globalization of health care are being offered as part of the University of Evansville's five-week 2008 Summer School at Harlaxton College.  Classes meet collectively for group information and individually to study each specific field of interest. Visits are planned to modern health care facilities and relevant historical sites in Nottingham, London, Lincoln, Leicester and Eyam.  Other activities include group discussion with British citizens concerning the consumer's view of the British health care system.

Students may register for one or two of the following classes:

The British and U.S. Health Care Systems:  A Comparative Study

3 hours undergraduate or graduate credit

Bill Stroube, PhD

Professor of Health Services Administration

This course focuses on a comparison of the health care systems in Great Britain and the United States.  It also examines the origin and current status of the health care system in Great Britain.

 

Health Care Ethics and Jurisprudence

3 hours undergraduate or graduate credit

Bill Stroube, PhD wstroube@evansville.edu

Professor of Health Services Administation

This course discusses ethical and legal issues in health care and their application. Topics
include issues at the end of life, distribution of health care, privacy and regulatory issues. The impact of values and attitudes in British and American culture on health care will be examined. Activities include discussions with British citizens and health care site visits.

 

Nursing and Health Professions:  A Cultural Experience

3 hours undergraduate credit

Linda Phillips, MSN lp40@evansville.edu

Assistant Professor of Nursing

An exploration of the historical, social, ethical, legal, and cultural components of nursing and other health professions in Great Britain, this course studies and discusses health care issues, health promotion programs, and community and hospital-based practices.  Opportunities to shadow health care professionals enable the students to experience the British health care system.

Cardiac Rehabilitation:  An International Perspective

3 hours undergraduate credit (Enrollment Closed)

Don Rodd, PhD

Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science

This course utilizes a comparative approach to study the design, implementation, and administration of a multidimensional cardiac rehabilitation program in the American and British systems.  In addition, historical roots of medical cardiac rehabilitation, and public health are explored.

 

The five-week classes meet for two hours each day Monday through Thursday, with travel opportunities during the three-day weekends.  Students will have the opportunity to travel on college-sponsored trips as well as individual travel.  The second week of class will be devoted to field trips with the ten-day health services administration class.

There are no specific prerequisites for these course and all majors are welcome.  Registrations for the 5-week classes are processed by the Study Abroad Office.  Complete application packets are currently available from the Office of Study Abroad at 812-488-1085.

You may contact indivitual faculty, or email Dr. Bill Stroube at hsa@evansville.edu and indicate your interest or call him directly at 812-488-2870.

Estimated Costs for Five-week Class:
Tuition for Undergraduate Credit      $1200
Tuition for Graduate Credit               $1890
Room and Board                               $1600
Activity/Health/Shuttle Fees                $125
Required Field Trips                            $300

Undergraduate Credit Total               $3275
Graduate Credit Total                        $3965

An application, tentative calendar, other information on the 5-week Harlaxton Summer School can be found online at: http://web.harlaxton.ac.uk/academics/curriculum/SummerSchool2008.cfm