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12741 (v.2) Clinical Communication 550


 

Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Clinical communication is specifically devised for postgraduate health science students from a non-English speaking background. Australian university study patterns, effective listening and note taking, writing structures, research proposal and thesis writing, referencing, library skills, critical analysis of literature, paraphrasing, summarising, seminar skills and research skills.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated effective listening and note taking skills. Developed effective communication skills within a clinical environment. Demonstrated effective referencing, library skills, paraphrasing, summarising and seminar skills. Critically analysed the literature and written a research proposal and a research manuscript.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment One 50%. Assignment Two 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusFull YearY  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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