Course Title: Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5313 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing)
Course Title: Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
NURS5266C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term2 2013, Term1 2015, Term1 2016 |
NURS5271C |
Bundoora Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Workplace |
Term1 2015, Term1 2016 |
Course Contact: Leeanne Mond
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: leeanne.mond@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This competency unit describes 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.
The unit is co-delivered with conjunction with HLTEN515B Implement and monitor nursing care for older together with HLTEN511B Provide Nursing care for Clients requiring Palliative care.
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. Deliver complex information effectively 3. Identify and address actual and potential constraints to communication 4. Evaluate effectiveness of communication in complicated situations 5. Use information technology 6. Lead small group discussions 7. Give and receive feedback for performance improvement 8. Use the principles and processes of open disclosure effectively |
Learning Outcomes
These are described in the elements.
Overview of Assessment
The underpinning knowledge and skills for this competency will be assessed via the following methods
- Classroom Activities
- Clinical Placement
- Written Assignment