Healthcare Psychology and Communication Skills (Practical)

• The objectives of this course are:
• To develop effective communication skills essential for diverse clinical and community health scenarios.
• To enhance empathetic interaction through role plays, simulations, and reflective practices.
• To promote collaborative learning and peer feedback in communication-based tasks.
• To encourage application of psychological principles in real-life healthcare contexts.
• To build confidence in delivering health education and awareness activities in community settings.

After completion of the course student will be able to:

1. CO1Demonstrate patient-centered communication through role plays and clinical simulations.
2. CO2Analyze healthcare communication challenges using case study discussions.
3. CO3Practice reflective listening, paraphrasing, and team-based communication strategies.
4. CO4Design and deliver effective health education messages for the community.
5. CO5Reflect on personal emotional growth and improvement in communication competencies.

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2. Taylor, S.E., Health Psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
3. Hargie, O., Skilled Interpersonal Communication: Research, Theory and Practice. London: Routledge.
4. Balzer-Riley, J., Communication in Nursing and Healthcare. Boston: Pearson.
5. Weinman, J., Petrie, K.J. and Moss-Morris, R., The Psychology of Health and Illness. London: Routledge. Course Title Course Type