This course explores effective communication strategies for healthcare professionals to enhance teamwork and patient care. Learners will reflect upon giving and receiving feedback, managing emotions, addressing microaggressions, and handling conflict in the workplace. Through real-world scenarios, nurses learn to build trust, foster collaboration, and communicate with empathy across interdisciplinary teams.

Communication in Healthcare

Communication in Healthcare
This course is part of Nursing Leadership Specialization

Instructor: Amber Vanderburg
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What you'll learn
Demonstrate effective communication techniques in healthcare settings.
Describe strategies for giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Manage difficult conversations and workplace conflict with professionalism.
Promote collaboration and empathy within the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
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