Program Information

What type of course is it?

Communication Skills for Health Professionals uses a performance-based approach. We prioritize language as behaviour and give importance to immediate feedback to develop your language proficiency. Through direct, individual feedback in repeated practice situations, you internalize the expected language performance in relevant health care delivery interactions.

In order to internalize language as behaviour, you practice language in a variety of controlled role plays, and semi-rehearsed scenarios that we film. You receive structured feedback on your individual performance and specific advice for how to improve your exchange with patients, patients’ families, and colleagues.

What makes this course special?

•     A pre and post-language assessment through the Institutional CELBAN 
•     Orientation to the Canadian Healthcare System, Culture and Context (University of
       Toronto) course is integrated into the curriculum.
•      Simulation Patients are used in semi-rehearsed filmed performances.
•      A Health Professional Consultant attends class twice a week to give clinical and
       professional feedback and information sessions.
•      Guest speakers are invited from MRU Faculty of Health and Community Studies and
       Calgary’s non-profit organizations with a health related focus.

2012 Course Information

Location:              Languages Institute, Mount Royal University, Calgary

Schedule:            Monday - Friday
                               13:00 - 17:30                                                                              

Course dates:    Spring Term
                              Orientation & Assessment: April 3 – 5
                              Classes: April 10 – June 29
                              Application deadline: March 2

                              Fall Term
                              Orientation & Assessment: September 5 - 7
                              Classes: September 10 - November 29
                              Application deadline: August 3

Cost:                     Fees include all course materials.

                               $1,900 Local students 
                               Funding is available for the Spring and Fall term courses for a  
                               number of selected IEHPs who have Permanent Resident status
                               in Alberta. For details, please contact iehp@mtroyal.ca
                               
                               $3,325 International students 
                               (Fees include administration fee and compulsory health insurance)

2013 Course Information

Winter Term: January 3 - March 28

Spring Term: April 4 - June 26

Fall Term: September 5 - November 28

Fees for local students in 2013: $1,975

For more information, contact the Program Coordinator or phone 403.440.5100

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