Professional Communication 2 (NURS 2001)

This course provides the learner with an opportunity to develop professional communication skills with the older adult, and clients requiring end-of-life care. Interprofessional communication knowledge and skills are further developed.
Course code: NURS 2001
Credits: 1.0
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=NURS&number=2001

Prerequisites

NURS 1007.

Corequisites

NURS 2002, NURS 2003, NURS 2004, NURS 2005, NURS 2006.

Schedule

NURS 2001 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
60215May 5, 2025
to July 21, 2025
  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B
Savage, Chelsea

Additional Information

  • Professional Communication with the Older Adult: Sensory Deficits, Language Deficits, Cognitive Deficits, Aggression, Non verbal approaches, Conflict resolution, Coordinating actions of others during an emergency, Problem solving and decision making, Adaptation of communication skills appropriate to the client
  • Relational Practice with the Older Adult: Establishing trust, Honouring diversity, Showing cultural competency, Displaying care and respect, Making environmental adaptations for the older adult with cognitive challenges, Dealing with agitation and aggressive behaviours effectively with cognitively intact individuals and those with cognitive challenges, Sharing information with family in a respectful, understandable manner
  • Interprofessional communication: Communicating client information appropriately to health care team members, Utilising effective communication tools (SBAR), Directing unregulated care providers with client care, Sharing knowledge with unregulated providers and students, Facilitating team members with end of life care, Conflict management and dealing with hostile situations, Change management

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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