Learn to communicate with confidence
– for better outcomes during clinical exams, when speaking with patients and when interacting with colleagues
About the Program
Communicating with Confidence is a non-clinical course designed to help you develop the skills and techniques required when working in challenging situations, such as performing in an OSCE or interviewing for medical professional roles within the Australian Healthcare System.
Participants will participate in a unique learning experience which explores techniques such as voice, breathing and strategies for improved confidence and thinking on your feet, to provide knowledge and skills transferable to use in the everyday workplace environment.
Assumed Knowledge
This course assumes you to meet current AHPRA Registration requirements for English literacy or equivalent. The content will require participants to adapt the English language using techniques such as paraphrasing, rephrasing or substituting words, sentences and ideas.
Learning Outcomes
Effective breathing and vocal strategies for communication
By the end of this component, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate increased confidence in your vocal control
- Safely release nervous energy
- Understand and demonstrate how to optimise your breathing and speech
- Understand how to use breathing and speech more effectively
Non-verbal cues, cadence and timing
By the end of this component, participants will be able to:
- Enhance self-awareness
- Use effective body language to communicate
- Observe and note the body language of others
- Use effective strategies to modulate cadence of communication
- Use pause and emphasis to enhance delivery of communication
- Apply flexibility and range in communication styles
Communicating on the spot
By the end of this component, participants will be able to:
- Use effective strategies to communicate promptly during challenging situations
- Apply strong organisation skills when setting up environments for communication.
- Effectively engage in two-way conversations when communicating with both individuals and/or groups
- Identify impact on others during a conversation
Upcoming Courses
Please see below for workshop cost
| Communicating Under Pressure Workshop | $400 AUD + Booking Fee (*GST inclusive) |
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Important Registration Information
Communicating with Confidence currently needs to be delivered in-person; this is the most effective method for this type of training.
All workshops are delivered at PMCV’s offices, Melbourne CBD. However, if you are interested in receiving this workshop delivered at your worksite, please contact PMCVeducation@pmcv.com.au so that we can provide a tailored package for your requirements.
A minimum of 9 participants are required for this program to be delivered.
This program is open to medical practitioners, including those responsible for delivering medical education in healthcare, such as MEOs and HMOs.
Refund Policy
Registration will be refunded for cancellation up to 7 days prior to the event. Registration will not be refunded for cancellation of less than 7 days or non-attendance.
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