Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Nursing and Midwifery

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• Unit Title

  Professional Conduct and Communication

• Unit Code

  NCS1102

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Carol CREVACORE

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Description

This unit introduces the student to interpersonal and professional modes of communication and conduct that support effective and efficient functioning of clients, colleagues and institutions. Oral and written communication skills including effective listening, professional and therapeutic relationships and managing difficult situations are a feature of this unit. Students will use role play to develop their skills in giving and receiving feedback and reflective thinking and decision making and managing professional conduct issues. Academic literacy will be introduced as a foundation to a successful professional discourse. The relationship between communication and professional conduct in relation to the role of the nurse as a service provider and contributor to the health care community are central to this unit.

Prerequisite Rule

Only students studying courses C33, Y61, Y76, Y19 or Y79 can enrol in this unit.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NSP1103, NSP1104, RPS1100

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Communicate empathically, critically and effectively in oral and written context.
2. Demonstrate and appreciate the responsibilities of individuals to act and communicate in a manner that supports the functioning of individuals and institutions.
3. Describe and adhere to professional communication and conduct standards, including in the online environment.
4. Present ideas coherently and constructively, both orally and in writing.
5. Provide effective verbal and written feedback effectively and responsibly.
6. Tailor communication in response to the message intended and the target audience.

Unit Content

1. Effective listening and body language.
2. Effective oral communication including identifying a purpose, message and audience.
3. Managing interpersonal conflict.
4. Online communication and conduct in the professional environment.
5. Professional and therapeutic relationships.
6. Professional conduct and responsibilities in communication.
7. Responsible use of social media for health professionals.
8. Standard referencing styles.
9. The responsibilities and skills in giving and receiving feedback.
10. Writing for a purpose - understanding the message, the audience and the medium as a framework for professional writing.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Students complete weekly online pre-workshop interactive learning activities . Online students participate in the unit via Blackboard and require regular online access. Oral and written communication skills, reflective thinking and decision making skills are developed through class discussion and role play activities. Academic skills and literacy are introduced to students with workshop and online activities to support weekly content. Drop in sessions are available throughout the semester for additional support.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• Grellier, J., & Goerke, V. (2018). Communications toolkit (4th ed.). South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage Learning Australia.

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