Overview
Description
Analysis and methods of communication. Strategies for dealing with specific behavioral and psychosocial issues in the professional setting.
Requirements
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Terms
fall, spring, summer
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe how personal characteristics, such as, perceptions, expectations, stereotypes, feelings, roles, beliefs, attitudes, cultural and personal values, and verbal and nonverbal behavior influence quality communication.
- explain the role of communication in the effective functioning of the health care system in a variety of contexts.
- communicate public health information with diverse audiences.
- communicate public health information through a variety of media.
- evaluate patient-provider interactions according to theories and strategies covered in class.
- demonstrate the ability to plan and develop a theory-based health communication campaign that is responsive to the needs and characteristics of the target population and is likely to be effective in promoting healthy behavior.
- apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a vision, empowering others, fostering collaboration and guiding decision making.