Communications 2 (OPTA 1235)

This course provides students with the opportunity to further develop the professional communication skills required to work with diverse client populations across the lifespan. The importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship with clients is also discussed. Strategies for developing therapeutic relationships are identified and practised.
Course code: OPTA 1235
Credits: 2.0
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=OPTA&number=1235
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Additional Information

  • 1. Therapeutic relationships
  • 2. Communication approaches
  • 3. Communicating with children
  • 4. Communicating with older adults
  • 5. Communicating with clients who have English as an additional language
  • 6. Communicating with clients who have mental health issues
  • 7. Communicating with clients who have cognitive changes
  • 8. Client advocacy
  • 9. Professional behaviour

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.