Advanced Certificate in Clinical Communication (1220)

The Advanced Certificate in Clinical Communication is a 12 credit, post-professional certificate program designed to increase patient centeredness, humanism in medicine, and to promote effective communication consistent with the current changes in the United States health care system. It also focuses on professional standards training in the healthcare discipline as communication and patient satisfaction is continually correlated.

Required Course:

CSD 580 - Clinical Communication Credits: 3

Elective Courses:

Choose any three courses (9 credits) from the following list. It is recommended that CSD students take CSD 527 and 581 as part of their certificate options.

CSD 527 - Social Communication Development and Disorders Credits: 3
CSD 581 - Cognitive Communication and Aging Credits: 3
CSD 583 - Multiculturalism and Communication Credits: 3
CSD 585 - Nonverbal Communication and Listening in the Clinical Setting Credits: 3
CSD 587 - Communicating with Families in the Clinical Setting Credits: 3
CSD 589 - Healthcare Interviewing Credits: 3
CSD 599 - Special Topics in Clinical Communication Credits: 1-3

Advanced Certificate in Clinical Communication (1220)

Required Course:

Elective Courses:

Total Required Credits: 12