Title: Lesson 1-6 Theraputic Communication
Course: EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician > Section: Module I Preparatory

Describe the significance of communication techniques for the EMT

At the end of this lesson and the associated lab activities students will be able to:

Cognitive Learning Objectives

1. 1-6.1 Describe principles of therapeutic and effective communication with patients in a manner that achieves a positive relationship
2. 1-6.2 Discuss adjusting communication strategies to effectively communicate to differing age groups, developmental stages, patients with special needs, and differing cultures, including language barriers
3. 1-6.3 Discuss the communication techniques that should be used to interact with the patient, patient family, bystanders, and individuals from other agencies including verbal diffusion and interview techniques
4. 1-6.4 Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues
5. 1-6.5 Analyze elements of communication using a sender-receiver model

Affective Objectives

- 1-6.1 Value the importance of using effective therapeutic communications with patients

Psychomotor Objectives

- 1-6.1 Perform an effective and therapeutic interview with a patient during simulation

Reading

- Same as Lesson 1-4