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Overview
On-site in Tartu 28 July - 11 August 2024
Communication is an important component in all areas of life, especially where you have to work with people such as medicine, psychology, social work, etc. Communication is also an important component in collegial relationships, including skills that help reduce tensions and conflicts.
Patient-centered communication is an approach to healthcare communication that prioritizes the needs and preferences of the patient. It involves actively engaging patients in their healthcare by fostering a collaborative and respectful relationship between healthcare providers and patients. This approach recognizes the importance of the patient's perspective, values, and autonomy in the decision-making process. Adopting patient-centered communication practices has been associated with improved patient satisfaction, adherence to treatment plans, and health outcomes. It helps build trust between patients and healthcare providers, fostering a positive and supportive healthcare environment.
The objective of the course is to enable learners to acquire evidence-based basic knowledge of person/patient-centered communication and counseling and create conditions for their application in standard situations and get an idea of how to develop their communication skills further.
Programme Structure
After passing the subject, the student:
- recognizes situations where the basic skills and techniques of person/patient-centered communication, including counseling, can be used;
- knows how to use person/patient-centered communication and motivation skills when conducting basic consultations and counseling clients/patients.
- applies evidence-based communication techniques in given situational tasks when conducting consultation and working in a team;
- understands the impact of attitudes and values on the quality of communication, the occurrence of treatment errors and conflicts both at the individual and team level and applies conflict resolution techniques on a case-by-case basis.
Audience
Bachelor's, master's, PhD
Lecturers
- Inga Karton, PhD (Psychology), Lecturer in Communication Psychology in the University of Tartu, Psychologist, MI Trainer
- Tatjana Meister, Family Physician, PhD Student of the University of Tartu, MI Trainer
- Marta Velgan, Family Physician, PhD Student of the University of Tartu, MI Trainer
- Laura Kaljurand, Resident of Family Medicine, MI Trainer
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Communication Studies Medicine Health SciencesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application form
- Application fee of 25 EUR
- Motivation letter (up to 1 page) that demonstrates the applicant’s motivation to participate, his/her expectations about the programme, how participation in the summer programme relates to his/her studies and interests, and how the applicant plans to use the gained experience and knowledge in the future.
- Transcript of academic records
- Copy of passport
Tuition Fee
To always see correct tuition fees
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International
800 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 EUR for the full programme during 14 days. -
EU/EEA
800 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
Living costs for Tartu
300 - 600 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
1. Estonian National Scholarships at StudyinEstonia.ee.
You can read more about the scholarships on the homepage of StudyinEstonia.ee.
2. ENLIGHT scholarship
More information and the application form are on the ENLIGHT scholarship page: https://ut.ee/en/content/enlight-scholarship
3. DAAD scholarship
More information and application form on the DAAD scholarship page: https://ut.ee/en/content/daad-scholarship
4. Partial tuition fee coverage scholarship
More information and the application form for the partial tuition fee coverage are on the scholarship page: https://ut.ee/en/content/scholarships-summer-programmes
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