Information Package / Course Catalogue
Health Communication
Course Code: İLT302
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To create a more effective atmosphere between patients and healthcare professionals by increasing the communication skills of doctors and healthcare professionals. To gain to healthcare professionals crisis management skills by enabling physicians and healthcare professionals to use effective communication channels in possible communication accidents. Minimizing violence and anger. to create a more positive health work atmosphere. To create a positive communication language among healthcare professionals.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental principles of interpersonal and mass communication, the cultural structure of language, and the essentials of effective speech (intonation, emphasis). It addresses crisis management during high-stress and burnout situations for healthcare professionals, communication with patients and their families in times of grief, and professional interaction among healthcare peers. Additionally, the course aims to enhance the public speaking and rhetoric skills of physicians and healthcare professionals before the media, society, and large audiences. Consequently, it enables them to effectively convey their professional issues and experiences to the public within democratic platforms such as professional chambers, associations, or parliament.

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