This course focuses on specific professional communication skills used with clients and care providers across the lifespan requiring care in the community.
Prerequisites
NURS 2007 or NURS 2107.
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What you will learn
- Integration of communication skills; Ensuring continuity of care; Problem solving and decision making; Conflict resolution; Age appropriate communications; Adaptation of communication skills appropriate to the client
- Integration of Relational Practice, Working with groups, Encouraging responsibility for own health, Communicating effectively with the child client, Communicating effectively with clients who have mental illness; Communicating effectively with clients who have developmental disabilities; Honouring diversity; Caring and respect
- Integration of Interprofessional Communication; Interprofessional conflict resolution; Guidelines for addressing disagreements; Establishing a safe environment to express opinions; Reaching a consensus; Coordinating actions of others during an emergency
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42040 |
February 11, 2026 to April 8, 2026 |
Lab Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60543 |
May 4, 2026 to June 29, 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.