This course provides an overview of the theories that inform social work practice in the field of health and wellness. Health as a concept is examined for its understanding and meaning in multiple practice settings, communities, and cultures. While addressing evolving trends and ethics in health care practice settings, a range of topics include systems perspectives and thinking, the intersection of health and mental health, wellness and prevention, social ecology of health promotion, client and person-centered care, care management, and health care disparities.

This course is the required Theory for Practice course for the Health, Equity and Wellness Concentration.

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