Communication and Collaboration in Health Care - COMM 2001

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

Note: Prerequisites: COMM 1001, ENGL 2510, RHAB 1001 Restricted to Therapeutic Rec and Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant

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

Note: Prerequisites: COMM 1001, ENGL 2510, RHAB 1001. Restricted to Therapeutic Recreation and Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 Mon, Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20090 A01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Mon: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 10376 A01 No
Spring May 4 - Jun. 22, 2026 Mon: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Tue: 09:30 - 11:00 am
 20103 A01 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them. The lab portion of this course may need to be completed in-person.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 20092 O01 No
Fall Sep. 5 - Dec. 17, 2025 40437 O01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 10378 O01 No
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 20105 O01 No

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