This course focuses on enhancing communication skills for healthcare professionals, including Nurses (LPN, RN, ARNP), Therapists, Occupational Therapists, CNAs, HHAs, and other related professionals and students. It aims to improve workplace communication and interactions with cognitively impaired clients. Content: Overview of effective communication principles. Strategies to address and manage communication issues in the workplace. Techniques for effective interaction with cognitively impaired clients/patients. Exploration of different forms of communication. Understanding the impact of ineffective communication. Integration of effective interpersonal skills in daily decision-making. Discussion on factors that disrupt effective communication. Objectives: Participants will learn to: Discuss the principles of effective communication. Address communication challenges in professional settings. Employ specialized techniques for working with cognitively impaired individuals. Understand various communication forms and their applications. Recognize and mitigate the consequences of poor communication. Apply effective interpersonal skills in routine decision-making processes. Identify and overcome barriers to effective communication.