Course: COMMUNICATION SKILLS

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Course title COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Course code KE/KODE9
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kynštová Hana, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Seminar Topics: 1. Introduction to communication. Verbal communication and its pitfalls. 2. Nonverbal communication. Principles of healthy communication and communication errors. 3. Active listening and the art of asking questions. Conducting dialogue. Individual and group interview. 4. Conflict and possible solutions. Debate, discussion. 5. Assertiveness, training of assertive behavior. Possibilities of non-verbal communication with individuals with sensory disabilities. 6. Principles of communication of people with disabilities and seniors. Technical aids for communication.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the problems of communication and development of their communication skills. The course is focused on the types and forms of communication, the effectiveness of communication networks, the use of assertiveness in communication. It focuses on the issue of communication of people with disabilities and the elderly in the rehabilitation process.
Expertise: The student is able to define terms related to verbal and nonverbal communication. He knows the principles of communication with people with disabilities and the elderly. Professional skills: The acquired knowledge can be used in communication with patients / clients with disabilities and seniors. Competences: The student is able to use the acquired elements of communication in direct work with patients / clients. He / she is able to adapt the form of transfer of information according to the communication level of a person with disabilities.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Credit: 80% attendance at seminars. Presentation of the topic according to the teacher's assignment. Active participation in discussions.
Recommended literature
  • BURDA P. Krizová komunikace s agresivním a hostilním pacientem. Brno:NCO NZO, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7013-564-8..
  • EVANGELU, J., E., FRIDRICH, O. Krizová komunikace: efektivní zvládání krizových a zátěžových situací. Ostrava: Key Publishing. 2013. ISBN 978-80-7418-175-7..
  • JIRÁK, R. a kol. Demence a jiné poruchy - Komunikace a každodenní péče. Praha: Grada, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2454-6.. Praha, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2454-6.
  • MIKULÁŠTÍK, M. Komunikační dovednosti v praxi. Praha: Grada, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-2339-6.. Praha: Grada, 2003. ISBN 80-247-0650-4.
  • MOTSCHING, R. a L. NIKL. Komunikace zaměřená na člověka. Praha: Grada, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3612-9.. Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3612-9.
  • PLEVOVÁ, I., SLOWIK, R. Komunikace s dětským pacientem. Praha: Grada, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-2968-8.. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s., 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-2968-8.
  • POKORNÁ, A. Efektivní komunikační techniky v ošetřovatelství. Brno: Národní centrum ošetřovatelství a nelékařských zdravotnických oborů v Brně, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7013-466-5.. ISBN 978-80-7013-466-5.
  • POKORNÁ, A. Komunikace se seniory. Praha: Grada, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-3271-8..
  • PTÁČEK, R. a kol. Etika a komunikace v medicíně. Praha: Grada, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3976-2.. Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3976-2.
  • SCHARLAU, CH. Trénink úspěšné komunikace: jak uspět v každém rozhovoru v práci i osobním životě. Praha: Grada, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-3301-2.. Praha, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-3301-2.
  • ŠAFRÁNKOVÁ, J a kol. Komunikace a jednání s lidmi. Praha: ČVUT, 2009. ISBN 978-80-01-04389-9.. Praha, 2009. ISBN 978-80-01-04389-9.
  • ZACHAROVÁ, E. Zdravotnická psychologie. Praha: Grada Publishing. a.s. 2017. ISBN: 978-80-271-0155-9. Brno, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7399-285-9.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Occupational Therapy (P19) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer