224.641.01
Legal and Historical Basis for American Indian Healthcare and Policy

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Monday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Allison Barlow
Donald Warne
Contact Name
Brinda Sivaramakrishnan
Contact Email
bsivara2@jhu.edu
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
If you are interested in health policy, consider this opportunity to study the historical and legislative determinants that have put American Indians at risk for some of the greatest health disparities in the U.S. population. Discover the unique history of policy and legislation that affect American Indian health. Learn from experienced Indigenous policy change-makers about the social, political, and economic conditions that continue to be risk and protective factors in Native America.
Provides a detailed overview of the unique policy issues that form the legal basis for the provision of public health and healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Explores the legal and historical basis for the provision of health services by examining laws, policies, and rights that impact AI/AN healthcare and develops policy solutions to improve outcomes.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Explain the history and evolution of AI/AN health status and programs, and the complexity of inter-governmental relationships in AI/AN Health Policy development
  2. Identify and explain the unique issues and barriers confronted by AI/AN communities in developing health programs, and the patterns of health disparities in the AI population
  3. Analyze specific case examples of health policies affecting AI/AN health outcomes and programs
  4. Propose novel solutions related to health policy development and health programming
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 20% Discussion Board
  • 20% Assignments
  • 40% Final Exam
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Consent Contact
bsivara2@jhu.edu
Jointly Offered With
Health Policy and Management
Special Comments

This is the onsite section of a course also taught online/virtually. You are responsible for the modality in which you register.