Communication in Health (NURS203) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Communication in Health NURS203 3. Semester 2 0 0 2 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to enable students to understand and apply the concept of communication, the importance of communication in human relations and the factors affecting communication, the use of correct communication techniques in patient, patient relatives and team communication in professional life and the use of all this information in the field of nursing.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Defines communication tools and communication techniques.
  • Explain the factors / barriers affecting communication.
  • List helpful communication skills when communicating with patients, relatives and health care team.
  • Sağlık hizmetlerinde olası çatışmaları önleyebilmek için gerekli olan etkin iletişim yöntemlerini kullanabilir.
Course Content Definition and basic concepts of communication, behavior types, listening, perceiving and interpreting,empathy, communication of the health personnel with the patient, communication barriers, successful communication techniques, communication in special cases,communication within the team, communication conflicts,coping with stress,problem solving.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to program, definiton and importance of communication in healthcare
2 Basic concepts in communication Ray, E. B., & Donohew, L. (2013). Communication and health: Systems and applications. Routledge.
3 Effective communication skills in healthcare Ray, E. B., & Donohew, L. (2013). Communication and health: Systems and applications. Routledge.
4 Tackling barriers: model usage in achieving interdisciplinar professional communication Arnold, E. C., & Boggs, K. U. (2015). Interpersonal Relationships-E-Book: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses. Elsevier Health Sciences.
5 Midterm Exam
6 Communication with the patient: building rapport Arnold, E. C., & Boggs, K. U. (2015). Interpersonal Relationships-E-Book: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses. Elsevier Health Sciences.
7 Communication with the family members: achieving hollistic care Riley, J. B. (2019). Communication in Nursing. 9th Edition, Elsevier, St Louis: MO.
8 Communication with special groups: Pediatric patients Riley, J. B. (2019). Communication in Nursing. 9th Edition, Elsevier, St Louis: MO.
9 Communication with special groups: Geriatric patients Riley, J. B. (2019). Communication in Nursing. 9th Edition, Elsevier, St Louis: MO.
10 Communication with special groups: difficult patients and families Riley, J. B. (2019). Communication in Nursing. 9th Edition, Elsevier, St Louis: MO.
11 Role play scenario example Reading the subject from references
12 Role play scenario - student activity Arnold, E. C., & Boggs, K. U. (2015). Interpersonal Relationships-E-Book: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses. Elsevier Health Sciences.
13 Role play scenario - student activity Arnold, E. C., & Boggs, K. U. (2015). Interpersonal Relationships-E-Book: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses. Elsevier Health Sciences.
14 Role play scenario - student activity Arnold, E. C., & Boggs, K. U. (2015). Interpersonal Relationships-E-Book: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses. Elsevier Health Sciences.
15 Role play scenario - student activity Arnold, E. C., & Boggs, K. U. (2015). Interpersonal Relationships-E-Book: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses. Elsevier Health Sciences.
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Arnold, E. C., & Boggs, K. U. (2015). Interpersonal Relationships-E-Book: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses. Elsevier Health Sciences.
2. Ray, E. B., & Donohew, L. (2013). Communication and health: Systems and applications. Routledge.
3. Riley, J. B. (2019). Communication in Nursing. 9th Edition, Elsevier, St Louis: MO.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 15
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 35
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Have the necessary up-to-date knowledge and skills to meet the health-care needs of individuals, families and society with an individual and holistic approach in line with the nursing process. X
2 Access scientific knowledge and use scientific knowledge in nursing care. X
3 Perform nursing care using theoretical, evidence-based and applied knowledge. X
4 Provide nursing care in line with developing technology and current health policies. X
5 Perform nursing practices and research in accordance with legislation, professional values, standards, ethical principles and human rights. X
6 Utilize critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills in the nursing care process. X
7 Perform their duties through effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, communities, health-care teams, and other disciplines. X
8 Use English in written and oral communication, nursing processes and research. X
9 Lead innovation and change by adopting a lifelong learning philosophy for personal and professional development. X
10 Use information and information technologies effectively in their practices. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 2 8 16
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 24 24
Total Workload 100