COMM 269 - Communications for Health Sciences

Description
This course provides an integrated approach to reading, writing and speaking in healthcare through the lens of risk communication. You will learn how to communicate ethically, credibly and empathetically in situations of uncertainty and potential harm. This course synthesizes ethics, evidence, feedback, diversity and digital professionalism to design comprehensive approaches that prioritize patient safety, promote public health and foster interprofessional collaboration. You will analyze materials related to healthcare topics, compose critical responses, write healthcare-specific communication plans, and engage in discussions and presentations.

3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 75 hours.

Prerequisites

COMM 256