Communication in Healthcare

Course code HLUC 1035

Credit 3.0

Length 55.0 hours

Course outline View

This course prepares students to communicate professionally by examining cultural sensitivity and diversity within healthcare practice. Concepts in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques will also be explored. Students will improve their professional communication, technical and computer literacy skills with practice and reflection while learning common terms and abbreviations to work in health settings.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Professional communications as a health care team member Professional concepts and behaviors as a health care team member Communication Equipment overview Health care team roles and responsibilities Departments and services roles and responsibilities Introduction to the healthcare system

Course schedules

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.