Recall the three major ways in which you communicate to others. Critique your own personal communication skills in these three areas, and identify the areas you may need to improve before your externship

What will be an ideal response?


The three major categories of communication are verbal (speaking directly to others), nonverbal (how tone of voice, facial expressions, etc., can contribute to the meaning of a message), and written (including electronic forms). Students should self-evaluate and identify possible areas of concern within these categories. For example, perhaps a student's grammar and spelling skills are not up to par. The student may recognize this because all writing having to do with patient records, prescriptions, billing, and so on must be legible and accurate. Word processing must also be free from errors.

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