In compliance with the mission of Parker College of Chiropractic, this course covers the theory and application of human communication concepts that apply specifically to health care providers. The focus of the course is the development of effective skills for communicating Chiropractic to people in order to build a successful practice. Topics covered relate to communication problems that can occur in the process of health care delivery and to public speaking skills that are necessary for health professionals to interact in their community. In addition students will learn how to utilize computer skills to develop lay lecture presentations. This course covers intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communications as they apply to doctor-patient relationships and the communication of the science, philosophy and art of Chiropractic.