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BHS 307

Health Communications
Name: Health Communications
Course Number: BHS 307
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

This course is tailored for students aiming for careers in health sciences. It focuses on the study of social interaction within the context of health service delivery. Key issues explored in the course include provider-client communication, system-client communication, health promotion and planning, communication among health professionals, and health communication challenges in intercultural settings.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Develop the ability to articulate a range of issues that are central to the field of health communications, as addressed by both scholars and practitioners.
  • Learn to distinguish between various health promotion theories and understand their applications.
  • Gain the skills to design and create an effective health promotion campaign.
  • Become aware of how health messages can significantly influence an individual’s life and behavior.
  • Engage in critical reviews of professional journal articles in health sciences, utilizing these resources to exemplify and deepen understanding of the course concepts.
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