Description:
Exploration of communication demands of health care and the development of effective communication strategies and skills for use in health care practice.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the fundamental theoretical concepts associated with health communication.
- Explain the relationship between communication theories and health communication practices.
- Analyze health communication interactions utilizing communication theories and concepts.
- Apply concepts, definitions, and ideas discussed in class to their own individual behavior, interactions, and relationships (explaining and identifying healthy and unhealthy behavior and/or interactions).