Essential Communication Skills for Healthcare Professionals - XHLT 1008

Communication skills are critical to interdisciplinary team success. In this short course, learners will develop fundamental communication skills and strategies to overcome the common communication barriers encountered by an interdisciplinary team. Using simulation and theory-based learning, online resources, interactive activities, and industry voices, learners will explore effective communication strategies that will enhance clinical, intercultural, and inclusive communication skills. *This course must be completed within 8 weeks from the start date selected at registration.


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Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026

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Open entry/Open exit Online 42845 O01
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027

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Open entry/Open exit Online 12926 O01
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027

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Open entry/Open exit Online 21894 O01

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