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