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.