Communication and Collaboration in Health Care

Program Overview

Communication and Collaboration in Health Care - COMM 2001

Course Description

Acquire the skills to collaborate as an effective member of an interdisciplinary health-care team by learning about team functional roles, communication strategies, conflict management, and cultural competency. Adapt communication strategies to perform client interviews and develop effective therapeutic relationships. Participate in simulated clinical and interprofessional situations to practise strategies and apply knowledge acquired in the theory component.

Course Details

Course Code

COMM2001

Credits

3

Format and Length

• Lecture: 30 hours
• Lab: 15 hours

Prerequisites

• COMM 1001
• ENGL 2510
• RHAB 1001

Restricted to

• Therapeutic Recreation
• Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant

Delivery Methods

• In person
• Online anytime

Schedules

Edmonton

• Spring 2025: May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025
  • Mon, Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
  • Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
  • Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
  • Class: 20090
  • Section: A01
  • Open Studies: No
• Winter 2026: Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026
  • Mon: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
  • Class: 10376
  • Section: A01
  • Open Studies: No
• Spring 2026: May 4 - Jun. 22, 2026
  • Mon: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Tue: 09:30 - 11:00 am
  • Class: 20103
  • Section: A01
  • Open Studies: No

Online

• Spring 2025: May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025
  • Class: 20092
  • Section: O01
  • Open Studies: No
• Fall 2025: Sep. 5 - Dec. 17, 2025
  • Class: 40437
  • Section: O01
  • Open Studies: No
• Winter 2026: Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026
  • Class: 10378
  • Section: O01
  • Open Studies: No
• Spring 2026: May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026
  • Class: 20105
  • Section: O01
  • Open Studies: No

Note

All students taking this course will be required to attend the scheduled in-person lab(s) at NorQuest College Edmonton campus.