Course overview
In this course, students will explore the importance of communication as a foundation to practice as a health professional. They will examine how personal and cultural factors, values and life experiences may influence professional communication as well as developing communication skills for culturally safe and reflective practice as a health professional. Students will study concepts of professionalism, ethics, inter-professional collaborative practice and digital literacy. This course will enable students to develop an understanding of teamwork involving individuals cooperating and collaborating towards a shared goal.
Course learning outcomes
- Reflect on, and appraise, personal communication practices as a health professional.
- Demonstrate and use a range of communication skills relevant for culturally safe health practice.
- Explain and practice concepts of professionalism, ethics, cultural safety, interprofessional collaborative practice, and digital health.
- Collaborate and cooperate as a member of a team to achieve shared goals.
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