Professionalism I: Communication Skills and Interprofessional Practice

Catalog description

This course focuses on the learning experience and development of professional communication skills with clients, colleagues, other health providers, and the public. It integrates diverse interprofessional perspectives to prepare students for effective practice as collaborative team members. Introduces basic principles and skills of effective interpersonal communication in dyadic interactions and in groups. Emphasis on effective listening, interviewing, and principles and concepts of inter-professional practice. Lectures, readings, class discussions, role-playing, and in-class exercises comprise learning experiences that focus on professional competencies. Permission of Program Director required to register.