PUBHLT 0441 - IMPROVING COMMUNICATION WITH APPLIED IMPROVISATION TECHNIQUES

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Principles of improvisation are surprisingly applicable in professional and clinical settings. The central tenant of improv is acceptance. Using the core philosophy of “Yes, and”, improvisers learn to listen, accept, and empathize. All of us must also use these same skills to communicate and empathize with patients, clinicians, and policy makers. Improvisers use teamwork and spontaneity to build scenes. Professionals must collaborate learn to calmly handle unexpected scenarios. Improvisers use techniques and exercises to hone these skills, which can lead to better patient interactions, collaboration, presentation skills, and even lower stress. We will learn about the principles of improv, exercises used to develop skills, and how improv training has been applied in professional and clinical settings.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Satisfactory/No Credit
Course Requirements: COREQ: PUBHLT 0340; LVL SOPHOMORE or HIGHER

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