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.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Kirk Peterson

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: HDHS Diploma in Health Sciences

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsHealth, Illness and Well-being: Perspectives and Social Determinants.PrescribedLiamputtong, P., Fanany, R., Verrinder, G.2ND EDN, SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: 30

Enrolment information: Resources and pilot program in 2011. Reviewed by Head of School.

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kirk 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."