Course Title: Apply communication skills in nursing practice
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5365 Diploma of Nursing
Course Title: Apply communication skills in nursing practice
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 50
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
NURS5373C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2018, Term2 2018, Term1 2019, Term2 2019, Term1 2020, Term2 2021 |
NURS5374C |
Bundoora Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2018, Term2 2018, Term1 2019, Term1 2020, Term2 2021 |
Course Contact: Queenie William (BU) / Rebecca Rose-Moore (CTY)
Course Contact Phone: Queenie: 99252346
Course Contact Email: queenie.william@rmit.edu.au / rebecca.rose-moore@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to apply effective communication skills with a person, family or carer and with other healthcare professionals in a variety of health care settings.
Communication skills in nursing practice require using information technology as well as interpersonal skills applied therapeutically in nursing care and small group discussions.
This course applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no pre-requisites for this unit of competency.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTENN002 Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
Elements: |
1. Use effective communication skills in complex situations. 2. Identify and address actual and potential constraints to 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 in complex situations. |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities.
You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.