HEAL 226 - Healthcare Communication

3 Credits

This course covers therapeutic communication for healthcare professions.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program.
Active Date 20240401T16:20:40

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Importance of communication
Types of communication
Factors effecting Therapeutic Communication
Establishing multicultural communication
Therapeutic communication in action
Community resources

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify styles and types of verbal and nonverbal communication as related to patients and the healthcare team.

Demonstrate active listening in therapeutic communication through role-play as they relate to patient and healthcare team communication.

Demonstrate principles of self-boundaries through role-play as they relate to patient and healthcare team communication.

Apply respect and demonstrate respect for diverse populations through role-play as they relate to patient and healthcare team communication.