BSM303

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BSM303 - Difficult Conversations in Patient Care: The Art of Empathy

Medicine, College of, TucsonUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

041962

Course Description

A critical skill for a healthcare professional is the ability to empathize with patients and team members. There are methods to teach and foster empathy and compassion in healthcare professionals through case scenarios discussion, role playing, simulation, practice of being present and mindful, recognizing implicit bias and enhancing emotional intelligence. Being engaged and finding meaning in the healing professions is an antidote to burnout. This course will address the foundations and practices that promotes empathy, emotional intelligence, and the clarity and presence to face challenges in difficult conversations and conflicts in teams.

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No