Therapeutic Communication Strategies in Intermediate Care

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definition 
3. Types of Clients Who Need / Receive Intermediate Care 
4. Intermediate Care Units 
5. The Role of the Nurse in Intermediate Care 
6. Intermediate Care at Home 
7. Therapeutic Communication Strategies in Intermediate Care 
8. The Four Habits Model 
9. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Therapeutic Communication Strategies in Intermediate Care. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Describe what intermediate care is, its purpose, and goals. 
2. Define therapeutic communication strategies for dealing with clients receiving intermediate care.
3. Explain the importance of effective communication for clients entering intermediate care. 
4. Understand how the nurse’s communication from admission to discharge can create a positive, successful stay for the client in an intermediate care unit and contribute to a transition back home.  

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.