Course Title: Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5246 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)

Course Title: Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

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Course Contact: Carylin Lenehan

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837

Course Contact Email: carylin.lenehan@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This course will include the skills and knowledge required for effective communication in complex communication situations and its application to nursing practice; the function and purpose of small groups; meeting procedures; and the dynamics of group work and evaluation as a tool for continuous improvement

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Not Applicable



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

HLTEN502B Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice

Elements:

1)Use effective communication skills in complex situations

2)Use effective communication skills in complex situations


3)Deliver Complex Information Effectively

4) Identify & address actual & potential constraints to communication

5) Evaluate effectiveness of communication in complicated situations
- Conflict Resolution

6) Use information
technology


7) Lead Small Group Discussions

8)Give & receive feedback to for
performance improvement


9)Open Disclosure


 


Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes
• Use effective communication skills in complex situations
• Deliver complex information effectively
• Identify and address actual and potential constraints to communication
• Evaluate effectiveness of communication in complicated situations
• Use information technology
• Lead small group discussions
• Give and receive feedback
• Use the principles of open disclosure effectively
 


Overview of Assessment

Written Assignment 100%
Attendance of Placement & Competency Completion