Healthcare Psychology and Communication Skills

Understand the human side of healthcare through psychology, effective communication, patient behaviour, emotions, stress management, counselling skills, and professional healthcare interactions.

BP103T | B.Pharm I Semester

Explore the Course

Choose a unit to explore concepts, communication skills, psychological principles, and examination-focused learning resources.

Unit I: Foundations of Psychology

Meaning, scope, importance, branches of psychology, sensation, perception, attention, learning, and memory.

Unit II: Developmental and Behavioural Psychology

Study human development, personality, illness perception, common psychological disorders, resilience, and stress management.

Unit III: Foundations of Health Communication

Communication process, types of communication, verbal and non-verbal communication, listening, and barriers.

Unit IV: Professional Communication in Healthcare

Patient interaction, counselling, interviewing, empathy, confidentiality, teamwork, and professional behaviour.

Unit V: Health Psychology and Behavioural Interventions

Health behaviour, illness behaviour, adherence, lifestyle modification, health education, and behavioural interventions.