HUST 1105 - Therapeutic Communications for Healthcare Professionals

Institution:

Darton State College (Closed)

Subject:

Human Services Technology

Description:

An introductory course covering the communication skills essential to a helping relationship using a patient/client centered model. Skills emphasized are interviewing, listening, attending to patients'/clients' verbal and non- verbal cues, problem-definition, negotiation, confrontation, and written documentation. Application of communication theory and utilization of communication skills to elicit a psychosocial history, identify patient/client assets and limitations, and to arrive at a mutually acceptable definition of the "problem" with a range of human services clientele are emphasized. The central focus of this course is on how a repertoire of communication skills relate to critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Prerequisites: PSYC 1101, ALHE 1105, HUST 1100 or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.darton.edu

Phone Number:

(229) 317-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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