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BNS 116: Communication Skills

Developing essential communication, public speaking, academic, and counselling skills for effective and therapeutic interaction in healthcare.

Course Content

Explore the detailed topics covered in Communication Skills.

Introduction to Communication

Definition & Communication Cycle Importance in Healthcare Levels & Types of Communication Effective Communication Skills Barriers to Communication

Public Communication and Speaking skills

Preparing an Oral Presentation Delivering a Speech Effective Public Speaking Skills Types of Speeches

Study and Listening skills

Knowing the Academic Environment (PBL) Planning & Time Management Managing Study Materials Active Listening Understanding Lectures & Tutorials

Examination and writing

Examination Preparation & Rubrics Critical Thinking Writing Reports & Academic Essays Evidence-based Writing Drafting and Editing Documents Record Keeping

Interviewing

The Interview Environment Techniques for Effective Interviewing Cultural Considerations

Guidance and Counselling

Distinction & Principles The Counselling Process Ethics in Counselling Attitudes, Skills & Qualities

Counselling for Special clients

Individual and Group Counselling Couple & Family Counselling Crisis Counselling HIV/AIDS Counselling

Key References

A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.

Smith, Susan. 2002. Communications in nursing: A guidebook. St. Louis: Mosby
Fine, D. (2009). The Fine Art of Confident Conversation: Piatkus Books Publishers.
Bach, S & Grant, A. (2009) Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Nurses: Learning
McCabe, C & Timmins, F, (2006). Communication Skills for Nursing Practice: Palgrave
Riley, JB (2007). Communication in Nursing. Mosby Inc
Gimenez, J. (2007). Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students: Palgrave Macmillan