COMM 263 - Practice Skills - Communication

Course Description
Effective interpersonal communication skills are essential in the healthcare field in order to establish effective relationships with clients, families and other health-care professionals. In Practice Skills - Communication, developing an awareness of personal communication style and skills is coupled with respect for others and an awareness of cultural diversity in learning how to maintain professional boundaries. The development of active listening, interviewing, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and conflict management skills is achieved through role-playing in simulated clinical situations.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s):

ORNT 208
RHAB 232
PSYC 210

Corequisite(s):

RHAB 240
RHAB 242
RHAB 244