NHPHS3015 Advanced Communication Skills for Health Professionals

This unit builds on students¿ foundational knowledge and focuses on the advanced communication strategies and frameworks required for effective clinical practice. Students will examine how human behaviour influences health and explore behaviour change techniques, such as motivational interviewing, to support patient care. The unit delves into trauma-informed care and sensitive communication, ensuring students are equipped to engage with patients in a respectful, empathetic, and culturally appropriate manner. Students will also explore the role of health education, skill development, and social prescriptions in empowering patients and connecting them with community resources. Additionally, the unit focuses on professional conversations and feedback mechanisms to deliver comprehensive, patient-centred care. Furthermore, students will engage in interprofessional education, collaborating across healthcare disciplines to design and implement patient-centred care strategies. This approach emphasises the importance of teamwork and the integration of diverse expertise to enhance patient outcomes.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Band

Band 2

Field of Education

Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c. (061799)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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