Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare
Course Code: FRB360
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge, awareness, and skills to promote cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare services. Students will learn about the effects of social differences on health, systemic barriers, and potential solutions.

Course Content

This course focuses on the importance of cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare. Students explore how social differences impact health, identify systemic barriers, and examine strategic approaches to inclusive care. Topics such as race, gender, disability, and migration are addressed within the context of equitable service delivery. The course also covers ethical and legal perspectives in shaping health policies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
2.Analyzes the social determinants of health.
3.Evaluates unequal health outcomes among different social groups
4.Develops strategies for delivering inclusive healthcare services
5.Questions and proposes improvements to health policies in line with the principles of diversity and equity
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Imtiaz-Umer, S., & Frain, J. (Eds.). (2023). ABC of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare. John Wiley & Sons.
2.County, L. Health Equity Report.
3.Marmot M. The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World
4.Martin, M. L., Heron, S. L., Moreno-Walton, L., & Jones, A. W. (Eds.). (2016). Diversity and inclusion in quality patient care (No. 9022). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
5.O'Malley, C. B., Levy, A., Chase, A., & Prasad, S. (Eds.). (2023). Cases on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Health Professions Educator. IGI Global.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Course and Key Concepts, Principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Week 2 - Theoretical
Social Inequalities in Health
Week 3 - Theoretical
Meaning and Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare
Week 4 - Theoretical
Challenges in the Journey Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare Services
Week 5 - Theoretical
Communication Barriers in Healthcare Services
Week 6 - Theoretical
Race, Ethnic Identity, and Access to Healthcare
Week 7 - Theoretical
Gender and Gender Inequality
Week 8 - Theoretical
Disability and Accessibility (midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Refugee and Migrant Health
Week 10 - Theoretical
Aging, Ageism, and Gerontology
Week 11 - Theoretical
Socioeconomic Status and Health
Week 12 - Theoretical
The Role of Religion and Belief in Treatment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Health Equity in the Context of Policy, Law, and Ethics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Strategies for a Future of Healthcare Based on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Individual Work141249
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)99
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
OÇ-2
3
3
4
3
3
5
4
OÇ-3
2
3
5
3
4
5
4
OÇ-4
2
3
5
4
4
5
4
OÇ-5
2
3
5
4
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026