Course Title: Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4247 Certificate IV in 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) |
NURS5141C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Workplace |
Term2 2009, Term1 2010 |
Course Contact: City Bruce Killey/Bundoora Vivienne Decleva
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4809
Course Contact Email: bruce.killey@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
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Not applicable
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTEN502A Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice |
Elements: |
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Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Observation in the workplace with questioning to address appropriate application of knowledge.
Written tests/ assignments
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Simulation