This course will focus on introductory development of effective speaking and listening skills that are required for successful interactions in health care, and in life generally. Socio-cultural competencies will form the foundation for skill development. Students will learn to convey and interpret information and will be required to demonstrate skills by doing presentations. Emphasis is on performance-based learning. Learners are audio-taped and/or filmed in health related scenarios. Performances are analyzed with feedback criteria.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Active listening and active speaking;
- Socio-cultural Competencies
- Clarifying and interrupting;
- Identifying and using discourse markers;
- Reporting skills.
- Presentation skills.
- All topics are integrated, rather than following a sequence.
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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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.