This course provides students with the opportunity to further develop the professional communication skills required to work with diverse client populations across the lifespan. The importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship with clients is also discussed. Strategies for developing therapeutic relationships are identified and practised.
Prerequisites
Missing prerequisites?
Learn more about VCC's academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
What you will learn
- 1. Therapeutic relationships
- 2. Communication approaches
- 3. Communicating with children
- 4. Communicating with older adults
- 5. Communicating with clients who have English as an additional language
- 6. Communicating with clients who have mental health issues
- 7. Communicating with clients who have cognitive changes
- 8. Client advocacy
- 9. Professional behaviour
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42053 |
January 9, 2026 to April 24, 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.