Communication for Health Professionals

• • 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.

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Candidature in the Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing.

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - 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).
• Software requirements - 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.
• Other requirements -

  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%)

Current study term: 26 Jun 22 to 23 Sep 22

Next study term: 23 Oct 22 to 02 Dec 22