Communication Psychology
Study Course Implementer
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, zftk@rsu.lv, +371 67061547
About Study Course
Objective
Preliminary Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will have gained knowledge which allows to: • understand communication principles; • manage usage of different communication forms.
Skills
1.Students will be able to: • use specific skills in dealing with hard situation in real life; • use guidelines for medical communication in their work.
Competences
1.Student will be able to: • consult patients and health care specialists and patients in questions of medicamentous therapy related issues; • manage personnel, unite the team for accomplishment of professional goals.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Students individually read the provided materials and gather information. Work in teams and discuss with collegues, participate in role plays.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Active participation in practical classes, homeworks done in time and according to requirements, quality of oral answers (including skills and theoretical knowledge applicability in cases of demonstrations and role play);
Test: evaluation of communication skills and ability to consult different groups of patients and health care specialists.
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction with the basic skills of communication and consultation
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Guidelines for consultation, principles of communication with patients and collegues
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Guidelines for consultation, principles of communication with patients and collegues
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Guidelines for consultation, principles of communication with patients and collegues (role play)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Specific communication skills and self-communication
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Specific communication skills and self-communication
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Medical communication guidelines
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Medical communication guidelines
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Specific communication skills with patients and their close relatives
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Specific communication skills and self-communication (role play)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Specific communication skills with patients and their close relatives (role play)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Specific communication skills with patients and their close relatives (role play)
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Lekciju un praktisko nodarbību materiāli
Kiseļova S. Saskarsmes psiholoģija (2 sēj.) – Rīga, 2003 (akceptējams izdevums)
Kupčs J. Saskarsmes psiholoģija – Rīga, 1997. (akceptējams izdevums)
Omārova S. Cilvēks runā ar cilvēku – Rīga, 2009. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
Silverman J., Kurtz S., Draper J., Skills for Communicating with Patients, 3rd ed., 2013.
Ewen, Robert E. An introduction to Theories of Personality, 7th ed., 2010.
Other Information Sources
Frager R, Fadiman J. Personality & Personal Growth. 2013
Borns L.E., Ruso L.S. Psiholoģija (4 dalas) – Rīga, 2000-2001