HLTH-30100 Health Communication

Designed to investigate the nature of health communication through readings, in-class lecture, discussion, assignments, and experiential activities. Exploration of the theory, research, and skills associated with communicating in various care contexts including communication among providers, family caregivers, patients, healthcare organizations, and in mediated messages in the marketing and promotion of health information and the politics of health care. Students examine the socio-historical, interpersonal, narrative, and translational aspects of health to become more mindful, educated, and effective health communicators.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

HLTH 27500