Poor communication in the adult social care sector can lead to misunderstanding, inappropriate person-centered care plans, inefficient care, and a negative experience for patients. For this reason, it is essential the communication between care professionals and the service user is effective and appropriate.
Through this course we’ll cover different ways of communicating, how to identify and reduce barriers to communication, making sure that others understand what you are communicating, and how to get help with communication issues and much more.
What are the benefits of this course?
This course is recognised by the CPD (Continuing Professional Development).

Course Modules
Module | Module Name | Pass % |
---|---|---|
1 | Reasons People Communicate |
70 |
2 | Ways of Communicating |
70 |
3 | Identifying Communication Barriers |
70 |
4 | Reducing Communication Barriers |
70 |
5 | Checking Understanding |
70 |
6 | Getting Help With Communication Issues |
70 |
7 | Confidentiality |
70 |
Duration
75 minutes
Why Choose DDR Consultants
Our health and social care courses are industry accredited and provide you with everything you need to help you in your career and make it a rewarding experience. Over 4 million people are employed in the sector in the UK and our courses can help you stand out from the crowd.
In addition to being recognised by leading organisations, our courses can be completed at a time that is convenient to you, in any location. All you need is Internet access and you’re good to go.
Recommended System Requirements
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