Effective communication is required as part of the patient-dentist relationship, in addition to technical competency. This course builds on the DENT 309.2 Communication Skills I course to provide students with exposure to more advanced situations likely to arise in private practice which benefit from well-developed communication skills. This is achieved through the use of standardized patients, who allow students to develop and practice listening, verbal and non-verbal language skills, rapport, empathy, professionalism and ethical. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursRestriction(s): This course is restricted to students in the Doctor of Dental Medicine program in the College of Dentistry.
Effective communication is required as part of the patient-dentist relationship, in addition to technical competency. This course builds on the DENT 309.2 Communication Skills I course to provide students with exposure to more advanced situations likely to arise in private practice which benefit from well-developed communication skills. This is achieved through the use of standardized patients, who allow students to develop and practice listening, verbal and non-verbal language skills, rapport, empathy, professionalism and ethical. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursRestriction(s): This course is restricted to students in the Doctor of Dental Medicine program in the College of Dentistry.
