ATE 4850 — Communication & Professionalism in Veterinary Nursing
Good communication is critical to any veterinary professional’s success. There are few things as vital to professional success as the ability to communicate. Even in a profession focused on animals, communicating effectively is vital not only to personal success but for the success of the organization. Good communication skills build client, staff, and community relationships. These skills have been identified as lacking in the profession. ATE 4850, Communication and Professionalism for Veterinary Nurses, targets basic communication skills including verbal and non-verbal communication and active listening. It includes important variables such as generational, gender, and cultural differences and compassionate communications that increase the need for effective communication. This course also focuses on professionalism for the veterinary team taking into account the paradigm shift in that pet owners now view their companion animals as family and have expectations of professional behavior by their veterinary care givers.