HSDA 4130 - Communicating Effectively with Older Adults

Institution:

University of North Georgia

Subject:

SERVICE LEARNING

Description:

Focuses on differential communication skills, including communicating with clients, families, and caregivers. Also covered are discussions of health literacy and ways to improve the health literacy of clients and caregivers and communications research including verbal, non-verbal, and written communications and application of findings for excellence in communications skills. This course will provide the necessary intervention knowledge, theory, and skills to effectively communicate with older adults in facilitating maximum autonomy and functioning. The course will meet the needs of students who are training to be human services professionals such as caregivers, services brokers, advocates, and teachers.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.gc.peachnet.edu

Phone Number:

(678) 717-3639

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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