Clinical Integration: Communication and Team Effectiveness

$15.00

Format: On demand

Duration: 200 Mins

Instructors: Coral MED

Learning Credits: 0.2 CEU

*This course was updated on Oct 31, 2025.

Description

This unit covers verbal, non-verbal, digital, and team-based communication techniques essential for accurate, respectful, and timely information exchange in care teams. Learners explore key communication principles, barriers to effective team communication, and structured tools like SBAR to enhance safety and coordination in healthcare settings.

Define key communication principles in healthcare Describe barriers to effective team communication Demonstrate the use of SBAR in clinical simulations Analyze case studies to identify communication breakdowns Evaluate different communication styles and their impact Create a communication plan for a team-based scenario Practice assertive communication in team role-plays

Upon completion, learners will master structured communication techniques such as SBAR and closed-loop communication, develop skills in active listening and assertive communication, understand how to overcome communication barriers, and effectively use feedback mechanisms. They will be able to design communication plans, adapt communication styles to different contexts, and practice therapeutic communication that supports patient trust and team collaboration.

No specific prerequisites are required. The unit is designed for self-paced learning and is suitable for healthcare professionals at any career stage. Basic familiarity with healthcare team structures and patient care processes is helpful but not mandatory.

Healthcare professionals including nurses, physicians, pharmacists, allied health workers, administrators, and support staff who engage in team-based care delivery. The unit is particularly valuable for those working in high-pressure environments such as emergency departments, intensive care units, and primary care settings where effective communication is critical to patient safety and team performance.