PHT 1020 - Therapeutic Communication for the Physical Therapy Assistant

Institution:

Florida SouthWestern State College

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Description:

An overview of effective communication skills and concepts regarding successful therapeutic interactions will be presented. Students will participate in several interactive sessions to become familiar with team building, verbal and non-verbal communication requirements, effective listening concepts, and conflict management to determine how to manage clinical situations as they arise. Cultural diversity is discussed. Students are responsible for developing an in-service presentation as a means of enhancing effectiveness of communication.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.fsw.edu

Phone Number:

(239) 489-9300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.