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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL of HEALTH SERVICES / DEPARTMENT of MEDICAL SERVICES and TECHNIQUES
MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION and SECRETARIAT
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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL of HEALTH SERVICES / DEPARTMENT of MEDICAL SERVICES and TECHNIQUES / MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION and SECRETARIAT
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TDOK2056Communication Skills2+0+0ECTS:3
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseShort Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MEDICAL SERVICES and TECHNIQUES
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerÖğr. Gör. Dr Şahi Nur KALKIŞIM
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course is; In order to understand the importance of communication in human relations, to develop self-awareness and to gain verbal and non-verbal communication skills. To teach people about interpersonal communication processes, communication conflicts, problem-solving skills, to explain culture and communication interaction, and to gain the ability to realize the impact of psycho-linguistic structures and empathic thinking on social and professional life.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Able to demonstrate appropriate communication skills by realizing the impact of self-awareness, body language and empathic approach on social and professional life during the communication process.6,131,
LO - 2 : Can apply coping strategies in conflicts using effective communication skills. 6,131,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Definition of the Concept of Communication, Communication Model, Communication Elements and Features, Communication Process, Elements in the Communication Process, Types of Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication, Body Language, Elements of Organizational Communication, Mass Communication, Effective Communication Techniques, Empathetic Communication, Listening Skills and Feedback, Persuasion Methods in Communication, Factors That Prevent and Facilitate Interpersonal Communication, Communication Obstacles, Communication Conflicts and Their Prevention, The Role and Use of Emotions in Communication, Application of Healthy Communication Skills and Techniques with Patients and Patient Relatives.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Definition of the Concept of Communication, Communication Model, Communication Elements and Features
 Week 2Communication Process, Elements Involved in the Communication Process
 Week 3Types of Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
 Week 4Body Language and Non-verbal Communication
 Week 5Elements of Organizational Communication, Mass Communication
 Week 6Effective Communication Techniques, Empathic Communication
 Week 7Listening Skills and Feedback
 Week 8Persuasion Methods in Communication
 Week 9Midterm Exam
 Week 10Factors That Prevent and Facilitate Interpersonal Communication
 Week 11Communication Conflicts and Their Prevention
 Week 12The Role and Use of Emotions in Communication
 Week 13Application of Healthy Communication Skills and Techniques with Patients and Their Relatives
 Week 14Application of Healthy Communication Skills and Techniques with Patients and Their Relatives
 Week 15Improving Sign Language Skills
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Gürdal, D. 2008; Genel ve Teknik İletişim, Murathan Yayınları, Trabzon.
2Demirel, Y. 2016; Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Sağlıklı İletişim, Akademisyen Kitabevi, Ankara.
 
Recommended Reading
1Dökmen, Ü. 2008; İletişim Çatışmaları ve Empati, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
2Cüceloğlu, D. 2019; İnsan İnsana, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 00/00/2024 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 00/00/2024 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 14 28
Arasınav için hazırlık 4 2 8
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 6 3 18
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load84