hlt1chs communicating health sciences
COMMUNICATING IN HEALTH SCIENCES
HLT1CHS
2017
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 environments and use of e-learning tools.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKirk Peterson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Successful completion of HLT1LHS - Learning 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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe and apply communication skills in a range of health settings.
- Activities:
- Individual Online Oral Presentation Individual Oral (face-to-face) & Written (online)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
02. Demonstrate oral presentation skills using appropriate technologies and visual tools.
- Activities:
- Individual Online Oral Presentation Individual Oral (face-to-face) & Written (online)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
03. Demonstrate awareness of self and others in interpersonal communication.
- Activities:
- Individual Oral (face-to-face) & Written (online)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
04. Discuss and apply communication skills in conflict situations.
- Activities:
- Individual Oral (face-to-face) & Written (online) Individual Written Assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
05. Apply e-learning and online skills applicable in health sciences studies.
- Activities:
- Individual Online Oral Presentation Individual Oral (face-to-face) & Written (online)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size30
Enrolment information Resources. Reviewed by HOS
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKirk Peterson
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Workshop will be a combination of face-to-face and online activities"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"10 one hour sessions of On-line activities undertaken over a 10 week period."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x Individual Online Oral Presentation (750 words) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| 1 x Individual Oral & Written (online and equivalent to 1500 words) | 40 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 1 x Individual Written Essay (2000 words) | 40 | 03, 04, 05 |