DENH 300 Communication and Collaboration in Healthcare
This course focuses on teams and work environment through the context of individual and group dynamics. Recognizing opportunities for health care professionals to work in collaborative teams will be examined. Students are introduced to tools that may be used to recognize and understand general behavioral and motivational characteristics and how these relate to the success of a team. Topics include personal characteristics, communication, interprofessional collaboration and diversity in workforce teams.
Prerequisites: Admission into the Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BSDH) or by special permission of Dental Hygiene Department Director.
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Special information
3 Undergraduate credits
Effective May 7, 2025 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Identify environments for leading collaborative healthcare teams
- Analyze how group dynamics play into building successful teams.
- Discuss the value of workforce diversity within the oral health team and interprofessional health care teams.
- Engage in conflict management through effective communication and crucial conversation.
- Assess individual strengths and motivation as tools for effective team building.