School for Health, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
FH50120 Communication |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Modular: no specific semester |
| Assessment: OT100 |
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Aims: This aim of this Unit is to explore theories and practice of communication and their relevance and application to communication within health and social care organisations.
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding After taking this unit the student should be able to: * Distinguish between the main theories of communication and their relevance to communication with patients and colleagues in the healthcare environment. * Critically evaluate communication theories and techniques in the context of communication interactions within health and social care systems * Critically evaluate the appropriateness of uses of technology for communication in a healthcare environment. These learning outcomes will be taught and assessed. Skills: On completion of this unit students should be able to: * Apply communication theories in "real world" contexts. * Use theoretical communication knowledge to inform day to day practice * Plan and manage their learning through reflecting on and analysing their own learning needs. * Integrate and critically evaluate information gathered from a wide range of resources including the unit resources, text books, journal articles, web pages and other online resources. An appreciation for a hierarchy of evidence should be displayed. * Communicate effectively with colleagues and tutors including through asynchronous online discussions. These learning outcomes will be facilitated and some may be assessed. Content: Communication underpins healthcare and is integral to healthcare delivery. It occurs in a number of different ways ranging from the human professional - patient interaction to the technology mediated exchange of information and data between computers. Specifically this will include: * Theories of Human Communication Theories of Human Communication * Communication Theory & Scholarship * The Idea of Theory * Traditions of Communication Theory * The Communicator * The Message * The Conversation * The Relationship * The Group * The Organisation * The Media * Culture and Society. |