School Of Health SciencesCommunication in HealthWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400732.3
Discipline: VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Co ordinator
Caterina Tannous
Equivalent Units
400131 - Communication for the Helping Professions, 700062 - Communication in Health (WSTC)
Teaching Periods
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About this UnitNOTE: Students enrolled in an Online or Penrith university course should enrol into 400732 Campbelltown campus. For Spring 2020 this unit will be offered fully online for all students. Good communication within the health care setting is associated with improved health outcomes. This unit introduces students to foundation knowledge and skills required for effective communication with various stakeholders in varied and complex health situations. The unit is skills-based and uses case studies to create scenarios to which students learn to respond. There is a focus on the client interview and various questioning techniques designed to facilitate a therapeutic relationship as a means of developing rapport and trust. Strategies to promote communication within, between and across health professional disciplines, teams and government agencies is also explored. Written forms of documentation as well as communication skills required to communicate health information to clients, groups and the wider community are also presented. The unit uses a ‘student capital’ framework to facilitate reflection on current communication skills and those required for success at university and in future practice.
Courses| 4656.1 | Bachelor of Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 4656.2 | Bachelor of Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 4656.3 | Bachelor of Health Science | CURRENT |
| 4659.4 | Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) | CONTINUING |
| 4660.1 | Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine | CONTINUING |
| 4660.2 | Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine | CONTINUING |
| 4661.4 | Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Podiatric Medicine | CONTINUING |
| 4662.4 | Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy | CONTINUING |
| 4663.2 | Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy | CONTINUING |
| 4669.1 | Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) | CURRENT |
| 4706.2 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | CURRENT |
| 4708.1 | Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine | CURRENT |
| 4709.1 | Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 4710.1 | Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine | CURRENT |
| 4711.1 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | CONTINUING |
| 4711.2 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | CURRENT |
| 4712.1 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | CONTINUING |
| 4712.2 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 4733.1 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 4747.2 | Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education) | CURRENT |
| 4763.1 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology | CONTINUING |
| 4763.2 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology | CURRENT |
| 4764.1 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | CONTINUING |
| 4764.2 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 6000.2 | Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science | CURRENT |
| 7171.1 | Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health Support | CONTINUING |
| 7172.1 | Undergraduate Certificate in Health Services Management | CONTINUING |
| 7173.1 | Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care Support | CONTINUING |
| 7176.1 | Undergraduate Certificate in Disability Care Support | CONTINUING |
Specialisations