Advanced Communications Skills Training
Course description
Using a blended learning approach, we offer an evidence-based consultation framework along with other key communication skills and behaviours and test these on real examples drawn from your practice, in a safe and supportive learning environment.
Through discussions, exercises, and the extensive use of roleplay with experienced actors, this course allows delegates to develop, practice, and consolidate their clinical communication skills.
Pre-coursework (60 minutes): Preparation and questionnaire
2-day experiential workshop: Application: practice and feedback
Transfer to practice: Resources, reflection support
Key topics
• Update and refresh evidence-based skills and principles for effective communication
• Discuss challenges such as breaking bad news, advance care planning, handling anger or distress, difficult conversations with colleagues
• Practice essential skills and principles, receive constructive feedback, and test out alternative strategies
• Take away communication strategies that can be transferred to any interpersonal or professional context
This course is suitable for senior health and social care professionals – Band 6 (NHS) equivalent and above.
Testimonials from course participants
“I was very nervous about the role play and video recording but it was one of the most beneficial things I have ever experienced professionally.”
“One of the best courses I have attended. I learned a lot from the “role-playing”. Excellent course. I definitely recommend this to others. Thank you so much.”
“This was honestly the most helpful, enjoyable education course I have been on in my whole career to date. The facilitator was fantastic! Thank you so, so much!”
Cost: £575 per person
Venue: Ann Robertson Centre, 55 London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8HQ
Timing: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Dates: Thursday 20th & Friday 21st June 2024
To request a place on this course
Please call the team on 01227 812 616 or email education@pilgrimshospices.org.
Click here to download Pilgrims Hospices’ course Terms and Conditions.