Healthcare Communication

HCMT 340
Description: Explores health communication as an emerging specialty in the health care field. We foster a broad-based conceptual understanding of health communication and its role in the contemporary U.S. health care system. Students consider the intersection of health and communication, emphasizing evidence-based approaches and ethical frameworks for research and practice. Areas of research include: provider-patient interaction, social support networks, health information and technology systems, medical ethics, health policy, and health promotion.

Prerequisite: TAKE HCMT-210, COMM-130.
Credits: 3

Currently Offered

Course #	Days	Time	Dates	Instructor	Seats
Spring
HCMT 340-40	Online	Online	01/13/20 - 02/28/20	Staff	7
Fall
HCMT 340-40	Online	Online	08/26/19 - 10/11/19	Umphrey	12