Health Care Communications Skills

HCA-310

Course Description:

This six-week course provides an introductory in-depth examination of the principles, practices and evidence for effective communication approaches in the discipline of health care. It explores the value and importance of effective patient-provider communication, communication patterns within and across providers and families, discussion of therapeutic communication skills under various conditions and systems that enhance patient-provider communication.

Prerequisite: None

Course Credit: 3 Credit Hours