COMMUNICATING IN HEALTH SCIENCES
HLT1CHS
2019
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.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Emma Patten
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in Diploma of Health Sciences (HDHSB) and must have passed HLT1LHS. All others must seek subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emma Patten
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 |