COMM 3200 - Health Care Communication

3 Credit(s)

This course covers the principles and practices of interpersonal communication, public speaking and conflict management with special emphasis on skills needed in the health care field: gathering information from diverse patients, demonstrating empathy, managing difficult, emotion-laden situations and relating effectively with other health care professionals. Emphasis is given to applying communication concepts to real world scenarios. Class meets three hours weekly for lecture, discussion and application.

General Education Oral communication general education.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2210 or SOCI 2210 with a C- or better.