The focus of this course will be on the advancement of professional communication within the acute care setting with clients across the lifespan. The practice of collaboration with health care team members, and clients will be further developed.
Prerequisites
NURS 3006.
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What you will learn
- Professional Communication in acute care settings: Communicating within the role of the PN during an emergency , Collaborating with other team members in providing nursing care to implement and evaluate care, Problem solving and decision making, Conflict resolution, Adapting communication skills appropriate to the client
- Relational Practice with clients experiencing an acute illness: Role of the LPN in providing family members with emotional support, Honouring diversity, Cultural humility, Cultural advocacy, Caring and respect
- Interprofessional Communication in Acute Care settings: Supporting colleagues to practice effectively, Sharing knowledge with unregulated providers, novices and learners
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60271 |
May 12, 2026 to July 7, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60550 |
August 4, 2026 to September 15, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.