COMM 3180 - Provider and Patient Relations

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Communication

Description:

Foundation course required for those interested in a Health Communication emphasis within Human Communication. Open to all majors preparing for health and wellness careers. An examination of effective theories, frameworks, techniques and interventions used to develop effective communication between health and wellness providers and their patients. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply communication frameworks, theories, and concepts to understand communication behaviors in provider and patient relationships, patient and caregiver relationships, and public health discourses to address healthcare inequities and communication barriers. 2. Describe the role of communication in interpreting provider and patient relationships, healthcare organizations, health communication, and mediated contexts. 3. Integrate effective communication skills in healthcare contexts while exploring the rationale for using provider-centered, patient-centered, or collaborative models of communication. 4. Identify and evaluate ethical elements required for delivery of effective provider and patient communication messages. 5. Analyze effective communication skills in provider and patient relationships across cultural settings for better understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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