Competencies covered in this module:

Knowledge for Practice (AAMC)

Demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social-behavioral sciences, as well as the application of this knowledge to patient care (AAMC 2)
Apply principles of epidemiological sciences to the identification of health problems, risk factors, treatment strategies, resources, and disease prevention/health promotion efforts for patients and populations (AAMC 2.4)

Systems-Based Practice (AAMC)

• Demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care, as well as the ability to call effectively on other resources in the system to provide optimal health care. (AAMC 6)
• Advocate for quality patient care and optimal patient care systems (AAMC 6.4)

Professionalism (AACOM)

• Knowledge - Demonstrate knowledge of the behavioral and social sciences that provide the foundation for the professional competency, including medical ethics, social accountability and responsibility, and commitment to professional virtues and responsibilities. ( AACOM V.)

Systems-Based Practice

• Demonstrate an understanding of how patient care and professional practices affect other healthcare professionals, healthcare organizations, and society.  (AACOM VII.) 
• Demonstrate an understanding of how current issues in the world are affecting health care delivery to patients and the community.

(AACN) 

• Demonstrate an appreciation of the history of and contemporary issues in nursing and their impact on current nursing practice. ( AACN VIII.5)
• Synthesize theories and concepts from liberal education to build an understanding of the human experience.