BBHE1002: Interpersonal and Professional Skills

2026 unit information

Interpersonal skills are fundamental to delivering high-quality patient care. This unit introduces students to the core principles of effective communication, emotional intelligence, and professionalism within healthcare. Students will explore the roles and responsibilities of diverse healthcare professionals and develop skills that foster trust, empathy, and rapport with patients and peers. This unit combines interactive workshops, peer collaboration, and reflective exercises to prepare students to work in diverse communities, particularly with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with varying levels of health literacy. Assessments include role-playing, community interviews, and simulated clinical assessments to ensure students can apply their learning effectively. By the end of the semester, students will have a solid foundation in interpersonal and professional skills, ready to progress further into the complexities of healthcare communication and practice in a diverse community.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Medicine and Health

Details

Study level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	None
Corequisites: ?	BBHE1001
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 1 2026	Normal day	Westmead, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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