This course focuses on specific professional communication skills used with clients and care providers across the lifespan requiring care in the community.
Prerequisites
NURS 2007 or NURS 2107.
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.
- Integration of communication skills; Ensuring continuity of care; Problem solving and decision making; Conflict resolution; Age appropriate communications; Adaptation of communication skills appropriate to the client
- Integration of Relational Practice, Working with groups, Encouraging responsibility for own health, Communicating effectively with the child client, Communicating effectively with clients who have mental illness; Communicating effectively with clients who have developmental disabilities; Honouring diversity; Caring and respect
- Integration of Interprofessional Communication; Interprofessional conflict resolution; Guidelines for addressing disagreements; Establishing a safe environment to express opinions; Reaching a consensus; Coordinating actions of others during an emergency
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70301 |
September 14, 2026 to October 26, 2026 |
Lab Lecture |
Varies | 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.