MED 114 Professional Interaction in Health Care

Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1

This course is designed to identify various patient behaviors encountered in the medical setting. Emphasis is placed on stressors related to illness, cultural influences, death and dying, and needs specific to patients. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize appropriate methods of verbal and nonverbal communication with empathy and impartiality. Pre-requisite(s): Admission in the Medical Assisting program.

Course is offered in Fall.