Therapeutic Communication

Catalog description

Emphasizes caring communication as an essential dimension of professional healthcare; presents theories to explain the dynamic relationship between human behavior, health, illness, and culture; develops interpersonal relationship skills; introduces appropriate communication for effective patient education. By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of therapeutic communication and apply this knowledge to nursing practice, ensuring professional communication supporting safe and effective patient care. Prerequisites: Admission to Nursing Program. Nursing (BSN) Major.