This course provides learners with the foundational knowledge for caring and professional communication in nursing. It uses an experiential and self-reflective approach to develop self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills in the context of safe, competent and collaborative nursing practice. Communication theory, the nurse-client relationship, therapeutic communication, cross-cultural communication, and effective teamwork.
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.
- Foundations of Professional Communication in Health Care
- Communication theory
- Self awareness
- Attending and Listening
- Caring
- Clarifying by questioning and summarizing
- Empathy
- Assertiveness: seeking help and support; refusing a request
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Barriers to communication
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Foundations of Relational Practice
- Interprofessional Communication
- Establishing teamwork communication principles.
- Effective group participation.
- Group growth and development.
- Developing trusting relationships with team members.
- Nurse-client relationship
- Helping relationships
- Cross-cultural communication, cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Caring and respect
- Family as Client
- Developing trusting relationships with clients
- Interviewing techniques
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70309 |
September 4, 2026 to November 13, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40218 |
January 8, 2027 to March 19, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.