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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 CycleNotes coming soon Importance in HealthcareNotes coming soon Levels & Types of CommunicationNotes coming soon Effective Communication SkillsNotes coming soon Barriers to CommunicationNotes coming soon

Public Communication and Speaking skills

Preparing an Oral PresentationNotes coming soon Delivering a SpeechNotes coming soon Effective Public Speaking SkillsNotes coming soon Types of SpeechesNotes coming soon

Study and Listening skills

Knowing the Academic Environment (PBL)Notes coming soon Planning & Time ManagementNotes coming soon Managing Study MaterialsNotes coming soon Active ListeningNotes coming soon Understanding Lectures & TutorialsNotes coming soon

Examination and writing

Examination Preparation & RubricsNotes coming soon Critical ThinkingNotes coming soon Writing Reports & Academic EssaysNotes coming soon Evidence-based WritingNotes coming soon Drafting and Editing DocumentsNotes coming soon Record KeepingNotes coming soon

Interviewing

The Interview EnvironmentNotes coming soon Techniques for Effective InterviewingNotes coming soon Cultural ConsiderationsNotes coming soon

Guidance and Counselling

Distinction & PrinciplesNotes coming soon The Counselling ProcessNotes coming soon Ethics in CounsellingNotes coming soon Attitudes, Skills & QualitiesNotes coming soon

Counselling for Special clients

Individual and Group CounsellingNotes coming soon Couple & Family CounsellingNotes coming soon Crisis CounsellingNotes coming soon HIV/AIDS CounsellingNotes coming soon

Key References

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

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