Advanced Communication Skills for Cognitive and Mental Health Challenges (HRCA 2291)
This course builds on concepts from other courses to assist with advanced approaches and strategies to communicate effectively with individuals experiencing cognitive or mental health challenges. The emphasis is on supporting clients by applying interpersonal communication strategies and trauma informed-practice to prevent and de-escalate responsive behaviors.
Course code: HRCA 2291
Credits: 3.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
HRCA 1191, HRCA 1291, and either HRCA 2135 OR HRCA 1294. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Schedule †
HRCA 2291 schedule for programs:
- HCAI
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 |
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42583 | January 6, 2025 to February 13, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | Grewal, Amy |
Additional Information
- Culture and Mental health in Canada
Cognitive Challenges in Older Adulthood.
Therapeutic communication strategies for the older adult (P.I.E.C.E.S. – Responsive Behavior)
Gentle Persuasive Approach
Individualized behavioural escalation prevention plans
Respectful physical intervention principles to de-escalate responsive behaviours in a clinical setting
Trauma-informed practice
Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.