
| Course Code | : DY022 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
The purpose of the Professional Communication course is to provide effective, empathic and ethical communication skills in the field of health and to ensure correct communication with patients, their relatives and the healthcare team.
The Professional Communication course aims to develop the skills of healthcare professionals to communicate effectively and empathically with patients, their relatives and colleagues. The course covers topics such as the communication process, verbal and nonverbal communication, active listening, giving feedback, communication with difficult patients and crisis situations, cultural differences, ethical principles and professional boundaries. In this way, students learn communication methods that will increase patient trust in clinical settings, positively affect the treatment process and strengthen their professional relationships.