HPER12-103: Health Communication

Health communication is the science and art of using effective communication skills to advance the health and well-being of people and populations. It is a fundamental skill for competent health professionals that is continuously developed throughout one’s career. In this subject, you will acquire foundational health communication skills and professional attributes essential to providing person-centred healthcare to people of diverse backgrounds. This includes developing key communication skills when conducting a health-related assessment, planning health-related treatment, and disseminating health-related information. As such, we will explore the science of health communication and its best practice, inclusive of shared decision-making and communicating during challenging situations common to healthcare settings. We will also discover the art of health communication by developing your interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to build effective relationships. Health communication skill development in this subject is fostered by developing your reflective practice skills and ability to give and receive feedback effectively via participation in small group, active and authentic learning experiences, such as simulations.