Health communication
So you are already working in, or want to work in the health care field. You might be wondering why you have to take a Communication course. Ninety-three percent of business executives surveyed stated that effective communication skills matter more to them than a job candidate’s college major (Hart Associates). This is especially true when working with patients and in potentially life-altering situations. Think of all the different communication interactions you currently have and will have when working in health care… with patients…with family members of patients…with co-workers…etc.
The purpose of this first discussion board assignment is to get to know you and see what areas of communication are your strengths and your areas for improvement.
- Please introduce yourself in whatever way you wish (what do you want your classmates to know about you?)
- What comes to mind when you hear the term health communication? Provide 2-3 examples to provide further context to your answer.
- Look through our Canvas site – what THREE topics stand out to you in terms of your interests in intercultural health communication? What do you hope to learn in this class?
- Review the Anand and Lahiri reading and listen to the Intercultural Communication Flexibility Lecture in this week’s module.
- Next, complete the Intercultural Communication Competence Self-Assessment
. (You do not need to turn in your completed self-assessment). Answer the following questions in relation to the self-assessment, reading, and lecture:
o Describe what competent or flexible communication means to you.
o Describe two communication strengths you possess as demonstrated through the self-assessment. How do you know these are your strengths and how are they enacted in your professional life?
o Describe two areas for improvement when it comes to being a flexible or competent communicator in your professional life as seen through the self-assessment. Provide examples.
o How will you work to make those improvements?