Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
HLTH Number
118
Course Title
Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills
Credits
3
Department
Allied Health Author Donna Haytko-Paoa and Dr. Caryl Hitchcock
Date of Outline
08/01/09
2. Course Description:
Effective Date Fall 2010
5-year Review Date 2016
Provides students with the opportunity to assess themselves, their values, and
related professional attitudes and behaviors. Characteristics of effective
helpers, appropriate communication techniques, assertiveness skills, and
ethical, legal and cultural issues are examined. These concepts are applied
in community-based settings that involve individuals and groups who
require intervention services. .
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Contact Hours/Type
3. Pre-requisites
3 hrs/lecture
ENG 19 with grade C or better or placement at least ENG 22
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
Co-requisites
AS Program
AAS Program
BAS Program
no
none
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
yes
NURS 16
AA LE - Elective
Category
Category
Category
Developmental/Remedial
Additional Category
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Other/Additional: Explain: Therapeutic Activity Aide
Certificate of Competence
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Chancellor
Approval Date
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See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee:
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Demostrate appropriate therapeutic interpersonal skills needed for acitivity aides to be effective in
community-based settings that involve individuals and groups who require intervention services.
II.
III.
IV.
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. Explain the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Code of Ethics, Core Values and
Attitudes of Occupational Therapy Practice and AOTA Standard of Practice as guides for ethical
decision making in professional interactions, client interventions and employment setting as appropriate
for the role of the Therapeutic Activity Aide.
b. Demonstrate therapeutic use of self including one's personality, insights, perceptions and judgements
as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction as appropriate for the role of
the Therapeutic Activity Aide.
c. Demonstrate knowledge/awareness of self, values, and family structure and the effects on human
behavior and helping
d. Describe the scope of practice of the Therapeutic Activity Aide within the ethical/legal context in the
promotion of health and the prevention of disease and disability for the individual, family, and society.
e. Demonstrate strategies for resolving personal and organizational conflicts.
f. Describe the effects of disability on the indivdual within the cultural context of family and society, as
well as on occupational performance
g. Describe how sociocultural, socioeconomic, diversity factors and lifestyle choices impact community
and community-based care.
h. Describe positive health behaviors and identify the importance of balancing areas of occupation with
the achievement of health and wellness.
i. Demonstrate effective communication techniques and application using characteristics of effective
helping, cultural sensitivity and assertiveness.
j. Define professional burnout and identify stress management techniques to promote wellness.
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
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TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
4 Weeks. Awareness of self, values and family history: (I, b, c, d, e, f, i)
Basic awareness of self
. Influence of family on self-esteem
Healthy families versus dysfunctional families
Define personal values versus professional values
2- 3 Weeks Ethical considerations (I, a, b, d)
Bioethics and professional code of ethics
Pros and cons of using ethical principles
Identifying and resolving ethical and moral dilemmas
Scope of practice
7 - 9 Weeks Interacting with others (I, b, c, e, f, g, h, i)
Characteristics of effective helping and communication
Assertiveness skills and conflict resolution
Communication with cultural sensitivity
Body language/nonverbal communication
Identify health behaviors and theories
Communication techniques for persons with disabilities
Dying persons and their families
Stress management, intervention and prevention
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
Davis, Carol M. (2006). Patient Practitioners Interaction, An Experiential Manual for Developing the
Art of Health Care. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc.
Text(s) may be supplemented with appropriate study guide(s).
Text(s) may be supplemented with articles and handouts prepared by the instructor.
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Magazines, Journals, Websites and other media appropriate to
the course.
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Articles from magazines, journals and newspapers.
Appropriate audio visual materials. Guest speakers and site visits.
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Activities
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(I, b, c, e, f, g, h, i)
50 - 70%
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Assignments (I, a - j)
Quizzes (I, a- j)
Other appropriate assessment methods (I, a-j)
10 - 30%
20 - 30%
0 - 30%
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the
instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
lectures, guest lecturers, group discussions, activities, audio visual materials, other appropriate emerging
modalities
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information:
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