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Health Communication

Communication Studies 450B: Health Communication is an online course developed by Dr. Rafferty in 2018. In this class, students learn about the importance of communication in health care and public health, with a particular focus on identifying quality patient-caregiver communication and creating effective public health messages.


Learn why health communication is an important skill for patients and health providers.

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I believe the course Dr. Rafferty developed is timely and relevant to a wide range of students. The curriculum brings together critical skills in developing, disseminating, and evaluating health information.
— Dr. Virginia Wangerin, RN, CNE Clinical Assistant Professor and Former Director of Nursing Education

Student Testimonies