hlt1chs communicating health sciences
COMMUNICATING IN HEALTH SCIENCES
HLT1CHS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will extend students' knowledge of the interpersonal and communication concepts and skills required in academic and health science contexts. Students will develop their speaking and listening skills in a range of situations and with a range of audiences. Oral presentation and academic writing skills will be further developed in workshops around awareness of self and others, conflict, social and cultural differences. Students will explore professional communication skills required in interactions with clients in a range of health services settings, and further develop their skills in online enviornments and use of e-learning tools.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKirk Peterson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HDHS Diploma in Health Sciences
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Health, Illness and Well-being: Perspectives and Social Determinants. | Prescribed | Liamputtong, P., Fanany, R., Verrinder, G. | 2ND EDN, SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size30
Enrolment information Resources and pilot program in 2011. Reviewed by Head of School.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKirk Peterson
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via online.
"10 one hour sessions of On-line activities undertaken over a 10 week period."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour Tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face."