Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Communication Psychology and Communication Skills
Course Code
VPUPK_291
Branch of Science
Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Midwifery; Nursing Science; Public Health
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elīna Zelčāne
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To develop ability to discuss based on arguments the psychological aspects of interrelationships and the importance of successful professional communication during the implementation of the health care process; to promote the development and improvement of communication skills.
Preliminary Knowledge
Secondary school knowledge of social sciences.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes the types of communication; describes the role of communication in the health care process in the clinical setting; names the aspects of professional communication in the model of communication with the patient in the clinical setting; understands clinical interview and counseling techniques; describes the conflict, its causes and solutions; understands the importance of stress in professional activities.
Skills
1.Students recognize and describe different emotions; during simulations professionally lead the conversation, collecting the anamnesis and conducting the motivational interview; apply conflict resolution skills in simulated learning situations; identify situations that increase a risk of burnout; evaluate own resources, burnout risks and skills to be improved in professional communication; conflict resolution skills are applied in simulated learning situations.
Competences
1.Ability to argue and to ground the opinion about various communication situations in clinical setting, as well as about the importance of professional communication during the implementation of the health care process. Ability to select and to apply appropriate clinical interview techniques and methods, as well as conflict resolution skills.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent review of the literature; completion of tasks added in e-studies.
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Examination
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Independent work in lectures (tasks in work sheets), active participation in practical classes, completing required tasks, participating in simulations and self-experience exercises – 40%.
Analysis of the communication situation according to certain criteria – 60%.
Please complete the course evaluation form in e-studies.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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The concept of communication, communication process, its characteristics. Factors influencing communication. Types of communication, their characteristics: verbal, non-verbal communication.
Communication at community level to change health behaviour.
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Auditorium
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Basics of clinical interviewing. Open and closed questions. Paraphrase. Motivational interview.
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Auditorium
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Emotions, their role in everyday life and in the treatment process. Working with different patient groups.
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Stress and stress management. Professional burnout and its prevention.
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Auditorium
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Conflict, types of conflicts, causes of conflicts, conflict resolution.
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Teleconsultation. Application of digital technologies for professional communication.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Basics of clinical interviewing. Motivational interview.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Basics of clinical interviewing. Motivational interview.
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Auditorium
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Working with different patient groups.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Working with different patient groups.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Stress and stress management. Professional burnout.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Stress and stress management. Professional burnout.
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Auditorium
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Conflicts, their causes, types and resolution methods.
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Auditorium
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Conflicts, their causes, types and resolution methods.
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Auditorium
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Clinical cases.
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Auditorium
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Clinical cases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
K.Mārtinsone, V.Sudraba (Red.). (2019). Veselības psiholoģija: Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. Rīga: RSU.
2.
Arnold, E., & Boggs, K. U. (2019). Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication skills for nurses (7th ed.). Elsevier Saunders.
3.
Levina, J., Mārtinsone, K. (2016). Konsultēšana un konsultatīvā psiholoģija. Rīga:RSU.
4.
Balzer-Riley, J. (2012). Communication in nursing (7th ed.). St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier. (akceptējams izdevums)
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Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
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Arnold, E., & Boggs, K. U. (2019). Interpersonal relationships: Professional communication skills for nurses (7th ed.). Elsevier Saunders.
7.
Balzer-Riley, J. (2012). Communication in nursing (7th ed.). St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Journal of Health Communication.
2.
Levounis, P., Arnaout, B., & Marienfeld, C. (Eds.). (2017). Motivational Interviewing for Clinical Practice. American Psychiatric Association Publishing: Washington, DC.
3.
Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2015). Clinical interviewing (5th ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.