PDC20074 - Clinical Handover - Principles of Clinical Communication

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Version Effective: 4th of August, 2017

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Microcredential Summary

This online Short Course explains the intention and importance of the clinical handover between health clinicians to reduce the risk of patient harm. The course also explains the key principles of an accurate, effective clinical handover across all health disciplines.

The fee for this short course will be $45.00. 

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work in the healthcare profession.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
No data available.
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Health
Skill Area
  • Health

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This course provides Professional Development for health professionals.

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded 2 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and a CQUniversity Certificate of Completion.

Structure
Standard Course Structure

2 hours
  • Online
Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify key concepts of effective clinical communication
  2. Recognise the importance of clinical handovers
  3. Identify the key principles of an effective clinical handover.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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