This course provides the learner with an opportunity to develop professional communication skills with the older adult, and clients requiring end-of-life care. Interprofessional communication knowledge and skills are further developed.
Prerequisites
NURS 1007.
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 Communication with the Older Adult: Sensory Deficits, Language Deficits, Cognitive Deficits, Aggression, Non verbal approaches, Conflict resolution, Coordinating actions of others during an emergency, Problem solving and decision making, Adaptation of communication skills appropriate to the client
- Relational Practice with the Older Adult: Establishing trust, Honouring diversity, Showing cultural competency, Displaying care and respect, Making environmental adaptations for the older adult with cognitive challenges, Dealing with agitation and aggressive behaviours effectively with cognitively intact individuals and those with cognitive challenges, Sharing information with family in a respectful, understandable manner
- Interprofessional communication: Communicating client information appropriately to health care team members, Utilising effective communication tools (SBAR), Directing unregulated care providers with client care, Sharing knowledge with unregulated providers and students, Facilitating team members with end of life care, Conflict management and dealing with hostile situations, Change management
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40205 |
January 11, 2027 to March 22, 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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60046 |
May 3, 2027 to July 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.