Postgraduate Course: Communications theory (Governance) (HEIN11019)
Course Outline
| School | School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Health Information |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The aim of this course is to explore theories and practice of communication and their relevance and application to communication within health and social care organisations. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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| Additional information |
The student will be expected to spend approximately 10 hours per week reading the course materials and additional/supplementary online and published resources; participating in online discussions and submitting required assignments. |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
a. Distinguish between the main theories of communication and their relevance to communication with patients and colleagues in the healthcare environment.
b. Understand and critically assess the relationship between Communication and Information Governance
c. Critically discuss the nature and methods of communication, within and between healthcare organisations.
d. Critically evaluate the appropriate use of technology for communication in a healthcare environment
e. Apply communication theories in 'real world' contexts.
f. Use theoretical communication knowledge to inform day to day practice
g. Critically evaluate the information governance implications of communication, specifically regarding security and confidentiality. |
Assessment Information
Course assessments will relate to the learning outcomes. The summative work will be approximately 3000 words in total and be approved by the Programme Committee, on the
recommendation of the Course Convenor. This summative work, combined with formative assessments, will involve one or more of the following:
* Essay style analysis or commentary
* Scenario analysis
* Critical/Significant incident analysis
* Reflective practice accounts
* Individual presentations
* Multiple Choice Questions
* Other relevant assessments |
Special Arrangements
| The course will be delivered using RCSEd's VLE with appropriate links to the University's systems. Students will be expected to use a range of flexible learning methods including participation in discussion forums, online seminars and wikis and accessing resources in a range of formats e.g. pdf files, video clips, and audio files. In addition to the course materials and resources provided, candidates will be expected to use internet and published resources during self directed study and research. |
Additional Information
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| Study Abroad |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Helen Pagliari
Tel: (0131 6)50 9464
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Course secretary | Miss Ashley Stevenson
Tel: 0131-527-3410
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