Course: Specific Communication for General Nurses

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Course title Specific Communication for General Nurses
Course code HUM/VOP22
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vaculčíková Sedláčková Zuzana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The main topics of the course: 1. Communication with a passive patient 2. Communication with an aggressive patient 3. Communication with a dying patient 4. Communication with a manipulative patient 5. Communication with a patient in the context of psychopathology 6. Communication with an anxious patient 7. Communication with a depressive patient 8. Communication with a suicidal patient 9. Communication with a patient with dementia 10. Communication with a child 11. Communication with a senior 12. Communication during an acute stress reaction

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration
Learning outcomes
The course is designed as theoretical-practical. It deals with the issues of professional communication in the field of healthcare. It will deepen students' knowledge of the principles and skills of adequate communication with patients in specific situations (communication with regard to possible aggressive tendencies, manipulative techniques, depressive symptoms, etc.).

Prerequisites
unspecified
HUM/VOP05

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Active participation in lesson Preparation of practical communication technique and presentation of technique in lesson
Recommended literature
  • Andršová, A. (2012). Psychologie a komunikace pro záchranáře. Praha: Grada.
  • Bednaříková, I. (2006). Sociální komunikace. Olomouc: UP.
  • Honzák, R. (1997). Komunikační pasti v medicíně. Praha: Galén.
  • Janáčková, L., Weiss, P. (2008). Komunikace ve zdravotnické péči. Praha: Portál.
  • Křivohlavý, J. (1995). Rozhovor lékaře s pacientem. Brno: ODVOZ.
  • Kutnohorská, J., Cichá, M., & Goldmann, R. (2011). Etika pro zdravotně sociální pracovníky. Praha: Grada Publishing.
  • Linhartová, V. (2007). Praktická komunikace v medicíně. Praha: Grada Publishing.
  • Musil, J. (2010). Sociální a mediální komunikace. Praha: Univerzita J. A. Komenského.
  • Venglářová, M., Mahrová, G. (2006). Komunikace pro zdravotní sestry. Praha: Grada Publishing.
  • Vodáčková, D. et al. (2012). Krizová intervence. Praha: Portál.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): General Nursing (2020) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter