PTHA 1325 - Communication in Health Care

Institution:

Odessa College

Subject:

Description:

3 hours Communication theories and principles for optimal delivery of health care. Encompasses psychosocial aspects of health care; verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills; patient-practitioner interaction, including working with diverse patient populations throughout the life span with special emphasis on the geriatric population; and concepts of the practitioner's self-esteem and selfmanagement and their impact on the health care setting. (SCANS 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11) Prerequisites: PTHA 1201, PTHA 1305 and PTHA 1413. Corequisites: PTHA 1321 and PTHA 1431.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.odessa.edu

Phone Number:

(432) 335-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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