COM 512 - Interpersonal Communication in Health Care

Catalog Year: 2016-2017

This course will examine how effective and appropriate communication will build constructive patient and provider relationships and how this will contribute to one’s optimum health. This course will explore how communication may be used to empower participants in health care interactions, influence family members, support caregivers, and create meaningful relationships in order to make more informed health decisions and achieve better health outcomes.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Credit: 3