COMM-1197Communication Skills for Health Professionals 1
This course will prepare students to effectively communicate in an academic context. Students will develop skills in reading comprehension, listening, oral presentation, as well as technical and academic writing. Students will learn to summarize and synthesize information effectively in oral and written form. Emphasis will be placed on the writing process, grammar, mechanics, and formats. Students will also begin to familiarize themselves with the American Psychological Association (APA) format, and develop research skills using Red River College's online database, EBSCOhost and the internet.