Communication in Practice

Course Overview

This module supports you in developing confident, effective communication skills for healthcare practice. Through a blended learning approach—including self-directed study, academic guidance, and collaborative action learning sets—you will explore key communication models and strategies. You will examine how communication works in real-world clinical settings, especially during challenging interactions such as delivering bad news, managing conflict, or navigating cultural differences. You will be encouraged to reflect deeply on your own communication style and apply new insights directly to your professional development and future practice.

Why Choose This Course?

Programme Benefits

By the end of the module the student should be able to:

  1. Critically evaluate own approach to effective communication in practice.
  2. Critically analyse models of communication relevant to own practice.
  3. Critically discuss effective communication in difficult situations.
  4. Set and achieve one communication-related learning outcome that aligns with their personal development and future healthcare practice.

This Course Is Designed For...

Individuals who are interested in understanding the impact of effective communication on their practice.

This optional module is available for students on the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc Enhanced Professional Practice. It is also available as a standalone module to students who are interested in understanding the impact of effective communication on their practice.

Meet Your Lecturers

Ms Sarah Galletly

Entry Requirements

This optional module is available for students on the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc Enhanced Professional Practice. It is also available as a standalone module to students who are interested in understanding the impact of effective communication on their practice.

How To Apply

Applications should be submitted online.