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SCL200 - Communication for Improved Patient Care

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Biomedical Science

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Unit Description

This unit will introduce students to the concepts of communications skills in the context of biomedical science and health care. They will learn and apply the principles of effective communication and clinical reasoning. The topic will also include an overview of the scientific method and evidence based medicine and will emphasise the importance of identifying and using quality sources of information.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate and apply the key principles of effective interpersonal and interprofessional communication including developing trust, respect and rapport.
2.	Demonstrate a range of communication skills required by health professionals.
3.	Demonstrate the skills required to effectively communicate with patients in a diverse range of settings and in a range of contexts.
4.	Demonstrate the ability to identify quality sources of information and apply information literacy skills in a group environment.
5.	Demonstrate effective communication skills in order to progress to medicine.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Reflective journals (10 x 250-300 words)	P/F	1,2,3
2.	Tutor and peer reviews (20 minutes)	P/F	1,3,4,5
3.	Group presentation (20 minutes)	P/F	4,5
4.	Observation of communication skills (5 x 5 minutes)	P/F	1,2,3,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View

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