Patient Communication Skills Course
This course equips healthcare workers with strong skills for compassionate patient talks, especially hard ones like delivering bad news and end-of-life discussions. You will gain practical scripts, ways to de-escalate tension, tips for running family meetings, and self-care strategies to avoid burnout and boost teamwork in busy medical settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain skills to manage challenging patient talks with poise and empathy. Master clear plain language, compassionate replies, tension reduction methods, and bad news delivery via SPIKES framework. Rehearse real-life dialogues, family conferences, follow-up plans, and self-care routines to fight burnout and improve team unity.
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Develop skills
- Master tough conversations using SPIKES protocol, tone control, and body language effectively.
- Explain medical diagnoses in simple terms with teach-back methods and no jargon.
- Quickly calm emotional situations like anger, denial, or fears using empathy techniques.
- Guide family meetings to align goals, cover DNR orders, and record joint decisions.
- Safeguard your wellbeing and team through debriefs, spotting burnout, and seeking support.
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