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Communication Skills (VCAS107) Self Study

This is a self-paced, non-interactive presentation. Conversations with Colleagues are casual, engaging, and informative.

Instructor(s)

Jim Clark, DVM, MBA
Course content is updated and RACE approved when required.

Total CE Credit

1

RACE Credits

This program has been approved for 1 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE Approval. (20-939018)
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Tuition

VIN Member:$16

Course Description

Communication is so relevant to the work veterinarians do. This conversation will look at the impact communication with clients can have. The WISE COACH method of communication will be presented as a tool to use in daily practice.

To earn a certificate of completion, the participant must complete all learning modules and score 80% or better on the end-of-course test. Participants must complete the participation requirements to be eligible for a certificate.

To learn more about the requirements for earning a Self Study CE certificate, please refer to Self Study CE Certificate Requirements.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the Conversation, the participant should be able to
  • identify how relevant communication is as part of our daily job as veterinarians.
  • discuss the impact that communication can have in our daily jobs from the client's perspective and also from the job satisfaction point of view.
  • explain and introduce the WISE COACH method of communication, how effective it is and how it can be used in daily practice.


Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE Conversations With Colleagues is open for enrollment to Veterinarians interested in client communication. Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Outline

Module 1: Communication Skills
Total Time: 35 minutes
Video: 35 minutes

Module 2: End of Course Test
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.

Module 3: Evaluation

To learn more about the requirements for earning a Self Study CE certificate, please refer to Self Study CE Certificate Requirements.


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Tuition

VIN Member:$16