Understanding Medical Care for U.S. Veterans
Learn veteran-centered healthcare principles. Master cultural competency, patient care strategies, and interdisciplinary approaches.
Learn veteran-centered healthcare principles. Master cultural competency, patient care strategies, and interdisciplinary approaches.
This comprehensive course explores the unique healthcare needs of U.S. military veterans and the essential skills required for providing effective veteran-centered care. Designed for healthcare professionals and students, it covers critical topics including military culture, health disparities, trauma-informed care, and interprofessional collaboration. The curriculum integrates real veteran experiences, expert insights, and practical case studies to develop cultural competency and clinical skills specific to veteran healthcare. Participants learn about the VA healthcare system, military-civilian care integration, and evidence-based approaches to addressing common veteran health challenges.
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What you'll learn
Understand the origins of Academic Medical Centers and VA affiliations
Recognize and manage bias in patient-provider interactions
Develop cultural competency in veteran healthcare
Master military history taking and health assessment
Identify and address veteran-specific health concerns
Implement trauma-informed care approaches
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
225 Minutes PreRecorded video
14 assignments
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FullTime access
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There are 7 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on delivering effective healthcare services to U.S. military veterans. Students explore the unique relationship between Academic Medical Centers and the Veterans Health Administration while gaining deep insights into military culture and veteran healthcare needs. The curriculum covers essential topics including health disparities, cultural competency, trauma-informed care, and interprofessional collaboration. The course emphasizes practical skills through case studies, expert interviews, and real veteran experiences, preparing healthcare professionals to provide culturally sensitive, patient-centered care to the veteran population.
Unit 1
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Unit 2
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Unit 3
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Unit 4
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Unit 5
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Unit 6
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
Unit 7
Module 7 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Associate Chief of Staff for Education, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Healthcare System and Professor of Internal Medicine and Learning Health Sciences
Monica Lypson, MD, MHPE is Associate Chief of Staff for Education, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Healthcare System and Professor of Internal Medicine and Learning Health Sciences, University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS), Ann Arbor, MI.
Director of Advancing Scholarship
Paula Ross, Ph.D., is the Director of Advancing Scholarship at the University of Michigan, where she specializes in medical sociology.
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