Undergraduate UNE-HLTH103-2021
Communication for Health Professionals
Prepare to communicate professionally with clients and colleagues. Within the setting of health and social care, build your written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Become aware of your own personal style as well as cultural considerations.
$2,200 $2,500
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
16 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 28 Jun 2021
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QS RANKING 2021
34
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
N/A
Subject details
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate application of key concepts relating to communication in health and social care;
- identify the goals and strategies for communication in health and social care;
- describe the key components of and skills required for effective communication (verbal, non-verbal and written) in health and social care contexts;
- understand the importance of communicating in ethnically and culturally-appropriate ways; and
- reflect upon their own personal communication style and how it affects professional communication with both clients and colleagues.
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- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Others
Candidature in the Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing.
Special requirements
- EquipmentDetails - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- SoftwareDetails - Please refer students to link for requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component.
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Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
In this subject you will be introduced to the core concepts and skills associated with effective communication (verbal, non-verbal and written) in health and social care. The importance of self-awareness and self-reflection in relation to one's personal communication style and how it impacts on professional communication with clients and colleagues is emphasised.
Assessment 1: 1000 words; Online activities; Relates to Learning Outcomes: 1-4 Assessment 2: 2000 words; Written assignment; Relates to Learning Outcomes: 5
- Assessment 1 (40%)
- Assessment 2 (60%)
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.