Course Title: Communicate effectively with clients

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4205 Certificate IV in Neurophysiology Technology

Course Title: Communicate effectively with clients

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 30

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Course Contact: Veemita Kaul

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4662

Course Contact Email: veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This course covers the skills required by Neurophysiology technicians to establish and maintain effective communication with the client throughout all interactions and provide basic counselling as required and as appropriate to facilitate the treatment or health service being provided.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

There are no pre-requisites and co-requisites for this course.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients
Elements:	Provide effective response to client enquiries Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour Use basic counselling skills as required to facilitate treatment  Establish professional relationship with the client

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

The assessment will involve online discussion board Journals, Practice Manual and workplace performance statement.