SBAR Technique

This SBAR Technique online training course explores a communication technique called SBAR or Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations. Studies suggest that lack of communication between caregivers—doctors and nurses as well as between nurses—leads to adverse health events unrelated to a patient’s illness.

This technique enables nurses and other caregivers to communicate better with doctors. It equips them with the skills required to evaluate a situation, obtain a detailed background history, assess the problem, and provide recommendations to the attending physician in a clear and concise manner.

Practicing this technique should be accompanied by an emphasis on assertiveness to state and maintain a position until persuaded otherwise by facts.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online SBAR Technique course, the user will learn:

• Understand the context and necessity for the SBAR technique
• Recognize the necessity for effective communication in a healthcare setting
• Apply the basics of the SBAR technique
• Explain how handoffs are a critical part of SBAR application
• Apply assertiveness in conjunction with the SBAR technique

Course Outline

This online SBAR Technique course is made up of the following sections:

1. Overview of SBAR
2. Communication
3. SBAR Basics
4. Handoffs and Assertiveness

Course Audience

This SBAR Technique online training course was designed for nurses, caregivers, other healthcare-practitioner employees in hospitals.

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