This includes verbal, non-verbal and written communication.

Examples include:

Verbal communication in English to a standard that allows fluid, clear, and comprehensible two-way discussions
Ability to recognise, interpret and respond to non-verbal cues, to communicate with congruent and respectful non-verbal behaviour, and to be sensitive to individual and/or cultural variations in non-verbal communication
Ability to produce English text to the expected standard (NB: This is a skill that may be developed throughout a course, and should be identified as such in any inherent requirements statement).

Communication - verbal

Verbal communication in English to a standard that allows fluid, clear, and comprehensible two-way discussions, tailored to the local English-speaking audiences.

Rationale

Effective verbal communication, in English, with patients/clients and University and clinical staff is required for effective learning and to provide safe and effective delivery of care/practice.

Examples

Convey spoken messages clearly, accurately and effectively in a professional/clinical situation.

Understand and respond to verbal communication accurately and appropriately in a time-constrained environment during patient/client consultation and treatment.

Build rapport with patients/clients to encourage full disclosure of relevant medical and psychosocial information to ensure the safe provision of skin health education and services

Present information to, and engage in developing discussions with, a wide audience, including academic and professional/clinical presentations.

Communication - non-verbal

Non-verbal communication skills that enable respectful communication with others.

Rationale

The ability to recognise, interpret and respond to non-verbal cues, to communicate with congruent and respectful non-verbal behaviour, and to be sensitive to individual and/or cultural variations in non-verbal communication is essential for safe and effective care.

Examples

Recognise cues in a client's/patient’s facial expression, appearance, behaviour, posture, or movement.

Empathetically communicate with clients/patients, incorporating non-verbal behaviour that matches the nature of the information.

Recognise and adjust to differing touch preferences of patients/clients.

Communication - written

Ability to produce English text to a standard that provides clear and professional-level communication, with language usage and style tailored to the targeted recipients.

Rationale

Effective communication in English text is required to demonstrate applied skills in academic writing conventions and in sustained and organised academic argument and provide safe and effective delivery of care/practice.

Examples

Communicate complex academic and clinical perspectives in writing.

Summarise and appropriately reference a range of literature in written assignments.

Use precise and appropriate language to contribute to both handwritten and electronic patient/client records in a time-constrained environment.

Complete dermal documentation and create patient/client care plans that meet professional standards.

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