Many returning military members and veterans face cultural, psychological, spiritual, and ethical challenges adjusting back from deployments or to civilian life. Sometimes the veteran and military health care systems can appear overwhelming. This course will examine the mission, structure, and processes of these health care systems.
Students must be aware that having access to and navigating the hosptials, cliniics, and family support systems often are different from civilian counterparts and can be a great resource for military members and their families. The course will provide students with a basic overview of the military healthcare systems.
Military and veteran healthcare systems have similiarities and differences from civilian systems. Understanding these differences is essential when assisting military members and veterans find the proper assistance.
Ministry throughout the diaspora is a major theme in the book of Acts. Included in this movement is resolving issues across cultural norms. Missional activity to the military culture, whether active, veteran, or retired, is a similiar activity.
Understanding healthcare systems will help people who are interested in reaching out to the military community.
Understanding healthcare dynamics are central to the life and health of military members and their family. Understanding these systems will help in ministering in the military context.
Military members are a reflection of society as a whole. Psychological and physical health in these systems is provided for many of the cultures also found in the general society.
Understanding the physical and emptional support systems for the military greatly aids in relating and helping military and veteran families.
Understanding the physical and emptional support systems for the military greatly aids in relating and helping military and veteran families.
