Course: Communication in Health Care

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Course title Communication in Health Care
Course code KAZ/KVZ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Lochmannová Alena, Mgr. Ing. Ph.D. et Ph.D., MBA
Course content
Lectures 1. Familiarization and perception. 2. - 3. Verbal communication. 4. - 5. Principles of proper communication of a health professional - client (patient). 6. Communication errors. 7. - 8. Nonverbal communication. 9. - 10. Problem client (patient). 11. - 12. Basics of crisis intervention. 13. - 15. Papers. Exercises 1. Training of introduction, introduction techniques. 2. - 3. Verbal communication techniques. 4. - 5. Training communication with the client (patient). 6. - 7. Practicing nonverbal communication. 8. - 9. Training of coping with problem clients (patients). 10. - 11. Training the basics of crisis intervention. 12. - 15. Papers.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 30 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 2 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
no prerequisites are required
Skills
no prerequisites are required
learning outcomes
Knowledge
enumerates the principles of proper communication between the health-client (patient)
clarifies the forms and importance of non-verbal communication in medical practice
specifies the use of communication skills in clients in difficult life situations
Skills
he/she is capable of regular and professional communication with the patient
identifies errors in social perception
demonstrates forms of non-verbal communication
manages the basics of crisis intervention
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Skills
Skills demonstration
Competences
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Skills demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Černý, V. Řeč těla. Brno: Computer Press, 2007.
  • Hierhold, E. Rétorika a prezentace. Praha: Grada, 2008.
  • Janoušek, J. Verbální komunikace a lidská psychika. Praha: Grada, 2007.
  • Kelnarová, J., Matějková, E. Psychologie komunikace. Praha: Grada, 2009.
  • La Barre, F. Jak mluví tělo. Praha: Triton, 2004.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester