Course Title: Apply communication skills in nursing practice
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5417 Diploma of Nursing
Course Title: Apply communication skills in nursing practice
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
NURS5410C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2022, Term1 2024 |
NURS5411C |
Bundoora Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2022, Term1 2023, Term1 2024 |
Course Contact: Suzie Cicero
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925-1812
Course Contact Email: suzie.cicero@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course, you will learn the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with people, families and carers, and with other healthcare professionals, in healthcare settings.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
Elements: |
1. Use effective communication strategies. 2. Identify and address constraints to effective communication. 3. Use information technology to support communication in nursing practice. 4. Lead small group discussions. 5. Give and receive feedback for performance improvement. 6. Evaluate effectiveness of communication. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.