Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session

Course Overview

This intensive 1-day course introduces healthcare and mental health professionals to Motivational Interviewing (MI), a collaborative and client-centred communication approach designed to strengthen motivation for positive change. The training focuses on helping professionals move conversations from resistance to engagement while maintaining empathy and respect.

Through practical exercises, real-world clinical scenarios, and guided reflection, you will learn how to communicate more effectively, improve patient adherence, and support meaningful behaviour change. The course emphasises immediate application, equipping you with evidence-based techniques that can be used confidently in clinical, counselling, and healthcare settings. Participants will also gain strategies to build stronger, long-term professional–patient relationships and improve overall treatment outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Apply core MI principles to enhance patient motivation and engagement
Use OARS communication techniques effectively in clinical conversations
Identify and respond to resistance with empathy and collaboration
Integrate motivational interviewing into healthcare and counselling workflows
Support sustainable, patient-driven behaviour change
Develop personalised strategies to apply MI confidently in daily practice

Who This Course Is For

Physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
Psychologists, counsellors, and clinical social workers
Case managers and wellness coordinators
Health educators and behavioural health professionals

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Why Choose This Course?

In modern healthcare, strong communication skills are as critical as clinical expertise. Professionals frequently encounter patients who struggle to commit to treatment plans or behavioural change. This course provides practical, evidence-based MI tools to foster trust, collaboration, and adherence—helping professionals improve patient outcomes while delivering more effective, patient-centred care.

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