2027 Winter Semester HC1030/Lecture/HY - Communication and Doc in HC Environment | Credits 4.00 This course will focus on the role and responsibilities of the health care aide when communicating effectively as a member of the collaborative care team. Strong communication skills are an important part of being a successful health care aide. The health-care environment requires competent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, which are part of digital literacy. This course will focus on professional communication with other team members, clients, and client’s families; written communication, including documentation in client records and report completion; problem-solving strategies; and handling conflict successfully. A focus on communicating effectively with clients from all cultures while demonstrating cultural competence and understanding the diversity of individuals will be included. Communication strategies for overcoming the challenges and barriers to communication between the client and caregiver caused by disease, illness, and aging in the client will also be discussed.

Delivery Type	Hybrid (Hybrid)
Registration Type	Credit
Fees	Library Fee $5.50 per credit Mental Health $4.15 per credit SA Fee $11.23 per credit Student Serv Fee $11.00 per credit Technology $7.50 per credit Tuition $180.54 per credit Wellness $5.09 per credit
Instructors	TBA, TBA
Duration	1/5/2027 - 4/21/2027
Schedule	Varies  12:01 AM - 12:01 AM;  GP, Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, Room VARIES
Corequisites	N/A
Credit Types	Alpha Grade
Class	16 Seats | 16 Remaining
	Open