Course: Communication

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Course title Communication
Course code KO/KOK19
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
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)
  • Váverková Barbora, Mgr.
Course content
Topics of lectures: 1. Communication - definitions, functions, levels, communication styles, ways, types, obstacles, barriers in communication; 2. Nonverbal and verbal communication; 3. Communication in healthcare, empathy and assertiveness in healthcare practice. Seminar topics: 1. Interview in nursing practice; 2. The importance of non-verbal expressions in the work of a nurse; 3. Professional communication of the nurse; 4. Basics of presentation preparation; 5. Basics of professional text preparation. Self-study: Specifics of medical communication.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The subject of communication builds on knowledge from psychology and develops thematic areas related to the relationship problems of two or more individuals with regard to social and personal development. Emphasis is placed on verbal and nonverbal communication.
Expertise: The student demonstrates knowledge of the principles of theoretical communication and the basics of communication in health care Professional skills: The student is able to define the basic problems in communication with different groups of patients. General competences: The student is able to define his ideas using the acquired communication skills in the theoretical and practical level.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
85% attendance at seminars, activity at seminars, credit test
Recommended literature
  • ADAMCZYK G. Řeč těla - Jak neverbálně působit na druhé a rozumět řeči těla. Praha: Grada. 2013. ISBN 978-80-247-4592-3.
  • BRAUN, R. Macht der Rhetorik. Praha, Portál. 2009. ISBN: 978-80-7367-539-4..
  • KADLEC, J., MILLER, R. Komunikace v konfliktu. Praha: Mladá fronta. 2018. ISBN 978-80-204-4815-6..
  • KRISTOVÁ, J. Komunikácia v ošetrovateľstve. Martin. Osveta. 2009. ISBN 80-8063-160-3.
  • KROBOTOVÁ, M. Zásady písemného projevu. Distanční text. Olomouc: Centrum distančního vzdělávání UP, 2003. ISBN 80-244-0680-2.
  • KŘIVOHLAVÝ, J. Tajemství úspěšného jednání. Praha: Grada. 1995. ISBN: 80-85623-84-6.
  • MULLER, H.:. Myšlenkové mapy - Jak zlepšit své myšlení, paměť, koncentraci a kreativitu. Praha. Grada. 2013. ISBN: 978-80-247-5057-6.
  • PLAMÍNEK, J.:. Komunikace a prezentace - Umění mluvit, slyšet a rozumět. Praha. Grada. 2012, ISBN: 978-80-247-4484-1.
  • POTTS, C., POTTS, S.:. Asertivita - úmění být silný v každé situaci. Praha. Grada. 2014, ISBN: 978-80-247-5197-9.
  • ŠPAČKOVÁ, A. Moderní rétorika. Praha: Grada Publishing. 2003, ISBN: 978-80-247-2965-7.
  • VENGLÁŘOVÁ, M. et al. Komunikace pro zdravotní sestry. Praha: Grada. 2006. ISBN 80-247-1262-8.
  • ZACHAROVÁ, E. Komunikace v ošetřovatelské praxi. Praha: Grada. 2016. ISBN 978-80-271-0156-6.


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): General Nurse (K19) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter