Communication and Collaboration in Health Care

Program Overview

The Communication and Collaboration in Health Care program enhances communication and collaboration skills for interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Through lectures and lab sessions, students learn team roles, communication strategies, conflict management, and cultural competency. Simulated clinical scenarios provide practical application of theoretical knowledge, preparing students for effective communication in healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: The Communication and Collaboration in Health Care program emphasizes the development of effective communication and collaboration skills for interdisciplinary health-care teams.
It covers topics such as team functional roles, communication strategies, conflict management, and cultural competency. Coursework also includes client interviewing techniques and the establishment of therapeutic relationships. Through simulated clinical and interprofessional scenarios, students apply their theoretical knowledge and practice their communication strategies.
• Program Structure: The program consists of 30 hours of lecture and 15 hours of lab sessions with options for in-person or online delivery.
In-person lab sessions are mandatory and held at the NorQuest College Edmonton campus.
• Course Schedule:

Winter Term (In-person)

• Wednesday: 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm

Spring Term (In-person)

• Monday and Tuesday: 08:00 am to 11:00 am
• Monday: 12:30 pm to 03:30 pm
• Tuesday: 08:00 am to 11:00 am

Winter Term (Online)

• Online, asynchronous delivery