This course will focus on introductory development of effective speaking and listening skills that are required for successful interactions in health care, and in life generally. Socio-cultural competencies will form the foundation for skill development. Students will learn to convey and interpret information and will be required to demonstrate skills by doing presentations. Emphasis is on performance-based learning. Learners are audio-taped and/or filmed in health related scenarios. Performances are analyzed with feedback criteria.
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.
- Active listening and active speaking;
- Socio-cultural Competencies
- Clarifying and interrupting;
- Identifying and using discourse markers;
- Reporting skills.
- Presentation skills.
- All topics are integrated, rather than following a sequence.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
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.