PHT 1020 - Therapeutic Communication for the Physical Therapy Assistant

2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PHT 1801L, PHT 1010
Corequisite(s): PHT 2224
An overview of effective communication skills and concepts regarding successful therapeutic interactions will be presented. Students will participate in several interactive sessions to become familiar with team building, verbal and non-verbal communication requirements, effective listening concepts, and conflict management to determine how to manage clinical situations as they arise. Cultural diversity is discussed. Students are responsible for developing an in-service presentation as a means of enhancing effectiveness of communication.