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BP108P :
Healthcare
Psychology and Communication Skills (Practical)
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of
this course are:
1. To develop
effective communication skills essential for diverse clinical and community
health scenarios.
2. To enhance
empathetic interaction through role plays, simulations, and reflective
practices.
3. To promote
collaborative learning and peer feedback in communication-based tasks.
4. To encourage
application of psychological principles in real-life healthcare contexts.
5. To build
confidence in delivering health education and awareness activities in community
settings.
COURSE OUTCOMES
(CO):
Upon successful
completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate patient-centered
communication through role plays and clinical simulations.
2. Analyze healthcare
communication challenges using case study discussions.
3. Practice
reflective listening, paraphrasing, and team-based communication strategies.
4. Design and deliver
effective health education messages for the community.
5. Reflect on
personal emotional growth and improvement in communication competencies.
Detailed Syllabus:
List of practical
1. Role Plays and
Simulations
Counselling a patient
with chronic illness
Breaking bad news in
a clinical setting
Empathetic listening
in crisis response
2. Case Study
Discussions
Mental health cases
in primary care
Impact of
miscommunication in healthcare errors
3. Peer-to-Peer
Practice Sessions
Reflective listening
and paraphrasing
Effective team
communication and decision-making
4. Community
Engagement Tasks
Designing IEC
materials for public health awareness
Conducting mock
health education sessions
5. Journaling &
Self-Reflection Logs
Weekly reflection on
emotional responses during care simulations
Growth in
communication skill development over the semester
Recommended
References (Preferably latest editions):
1. Morgan, C.T. and
King, R.A., Introduction to Psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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.