The course focuses on developing holistic, therapeutic, person-centered communication skills that are effective in promoting inclusivity, equity, diversity, and relationship-building with patients, families, and other health care professionals. Emphasis will be on exploring written, verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as, active listening skills. Students will apply relationship-based principles to interpersonal and interprofessional interactions to identify evidence-based strategies that promote healing environments for patients, families, and members of a high-functioning health care team. Prerequisites: 201, 222, 342, BIOL 296. OC