The Nuts & Bolts of Developing a Global Health Course

Abstract

As society becomes more culturally diverse and diseases and other health risks continue to cross national and international borders, academic schools preparing future healthcare professionals will need to address the health and wellness needs of individuals and communities worldwide. This article provides an example of many aspects of course design,following an analogy of “nuts and bolts,” used by a nursing department to assist in the development and implementation of a global health course. The course in turn promotes student knowledge and skill in the delivery of culturally humanistic and sustainable healthcare services to populations across the world in their future practice.