Advanced Communication Skills for Public Engagement
Provided by Royal College of Psychiatrists
About the course
The course aims to enhance the skills required by a psychiatrist for public engagement. These include writing for a lay readership and working with the media to develop the public’s understanding of mental illnesses and their treatment.
Learning objectives:
- To understand key factors to consider when preparing for either written or verbal public engagement work.
- To practice writing for a lay readership.
- To practice interview skills for a broadcast medical interview.
Topics:
- Basic skills for public engagement;
- Writing for a lay readership;
- Media interview skills
Speakers:
- Dr Jim Bolton
- Dr Peter Byrne
- Dr Mark Salter
- Dr Phil Timms
- Elaine Ellis