This course is designed to educate healthcare professionals who use telehealth technologies about the important history and its impact on the Appalachian Region and its people, the characteristics of the Appalachian region and its people, as well as provide an understanding of the influences and considerations for effective communication between doctor and patient when caring for those in the Appalachian Region.
Course Highlights:
- An Overview of Appalachia and Its People
- Key Points in Appalachia’s History
- Appalachian Dialects and Common Expressions
- Family and Community
- Appalachia’s Cultural Traditions
- Important Considerations to Remember
- Resources and Further Reading/Viewing
This course is licensed from TelehealthVillage @ the University of Virginia.
Language Availability: English
Suggested Audiences: Allied Healthcare Professionals, Nurses, Patients and Families, Policymakers, Primary Care Providers, Researchers, Specialists, Students, Telecommunications and Technology Experts
Organizational Subscription Price: Included as part of an annual subscription to the UVA: Telehealth for Non-Hospital Settings series, which is available for $675 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: $49.17 per person
