Decoding Body Language: What Every Nurse Needs to Know
This course is designed for nurse clinicians to improve care and compassion by actively assessing self and others for non-verbal cues, as well as the environment in diverse healthcare settings. The purpose of this course is to help nurses learn how to accurately interpret body language cues and assess self for negatively-perceived body language. After taking this course, the learner should be able to identify familiar non-verbal cues as well as determine the importance of active and open communication when working with patients and their families.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the art and science of body language.
- Present an understanding of the study of semantics.
- Assess and interpret body language.
- Explain verbal and non-verbal cues.
- Identify generational differences in body language.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Introduction The Background of Body Language
- Body Language - It's in our DNA
- The Brains Behind Body Language
- Expressions, Postures, and Gestures
Chapter 2: The Study of Semantics
- What is Semantics?
- Semantics and Survival
- Self-Assessment and Semantics
Chapter 3: Assessing and Interpreting Body Language
- Are You Listening to Non-Verbal Cues?
- Losing Face
- Remove Bias, Remain Neutral and Respond Appropriately
Chapter 4: Conclusion
- Case Scenarios
- References
- About the Author
- California Bill 241
- Implicit Bias in Healthcare
- What is Implicit Bias?
- Implications of Implicit Bias in Healthcare
- How to Reduce Implicit Bias
Price: $10.00
Contact Hour: 1
Course Author
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