Academic Bulletin 2022-2023 
    
    May 11, 2024  
Academic Bulletin 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EXL 530 - Internship in Community Health


Credits: 2
An internship in community health care with the Meadville Medical Center (MMC). Using the academic and practical foundation provided in EXL 230, interns work as “health coaches” in the local community under the guidance of MMC health care professionals. Through in-home visits or telephone interactions, health coaches work to educate and motivate at-risk patients to take an active and meaningful role in their health and well-being. Interns also participate in weekly meetings with MMC health care teams for case presentations, discussions, and planning. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: EXL 230  and permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements: None.