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Health and social care is a profession of helping people. However, it would be hardly possible to help someone in need unless you can effectively communicate with them. The good news is communication is a skill that can be developed with practice and strategies. You can learn about those in this short but well-detailed course.
The skill of proper communication is of utmost importance no matter what profession you might have. Its importance becomes even greater when you are in a profession where you need to be able to communicate with people properly in order to deliver the service required. Health and social care is one such sector.
This is a sector where your job will always involve helping and treating other people who are in need. But without effective communication skills, you are unlikely to be able to know what you need to do or what you might need other people to do for you. The career opportunities in the health and social care industry are many. However, without good communication skills, pursuing those career opportunities is not going to be beneficial at all.
Our Communication Skills in Health and Social Care course can help you to develop your communication skills as well as help you overcome any existing barriers that might be hindering your ability to communicate effectively.
Learning Outcome
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand the importance of effective communication in health and social care
Learn how to communicate and behave professionally
Gain knowledge of various interviewing techniques
Know how to adapt your communication style to ensure the total understanding of your patients
Acquire the knowledge of various technical skills required for effective communication
Meet the Accreditation
The CPD Certification Service (CPD UK) assures the Communication Skills in Health and Social Care course training and learning activities are relevant, reliable, and upto date.
Expert Support
Dedicated tutor support and 24/7 customer support are available to all students with this premium quality course.
Key Benefits
Learning materials of the Design course contain engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort.
Get 24/7 access to all content for a full year.
Each of our students gets full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday)
Please note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Communication Skills in Health and Social Care course doesn't entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
Course Curriculum:
***Communication Skills in Health and Social Care***
Module 1: Introduction to Health and Social Care
Module 2: Communication and its Relevance
Module 3: Importance of Communication in Healthcare
Module 4: Professional Communication and Behaviour
Module 5: Interviewing Techniques
Module 6: Adapting Communication to a Patient's Ability to Understand
Module 7: Confidentiality in a Medical Environment
Module 8: Human Body Vocabulary with Pictures
Module 9: Equipment, Instruments and Lab Tests
Module 10: Legal aspects and Ethics
Module 11: Medical Jargon and Terminology
Module 12: Acronyms and Abbreviation
Course Assessment
To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score will be displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.
When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.
Exam & Retakes:
It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery).
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by The CPD Certification Service
You don't need any previous knowledge or requirements to learn this knowledge. This course is designed for:
Nurse
Healthcare practitioner
Youth worker
Registered Care Manage
This course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
This course will give you the boost to improve your communication skills while working in the health sector. With further degrees and qualifications, you will be able to pursue the following career -
Nurse
Care Worker
Social Work Assistant
Health Promotion Specialist
Social Worker
The average salary for a Care Worker can be £18,000- £25,000 per annum for anyone in the United Kingdom.
With a team of industry professionals producing and delivering our course content, you can be sure the skills and knowledge you learn apply to your career aspirations in manag...