English for Healthcare
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English for Healthcare at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 4 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,763 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Go to Website  |
Credential | Certificate |
English for Healthcare at FutureLearn Highlights
- Duration 4 weeks
- Weekly study 3 hours
- 100% online Learn at your own pace
English for Healthcare at FutureLearn Course details
- The language of healthcare can be complex. On this course, you will develop your English language skills and learn vocabulary for a career and study in healthcare.
- You will learn healthcare terminology and how to communicate in different professional situations. You will practise your listening skills with recordings of healthcare professionals and test your knowledge by writing the answers to discussion questions.
- Upon completion of this course, you will feel more confident using healthcare language and you will have explored what it's like to use these language skills in a healthcare setting.
English for Healthcare at FutureLearn Curriculum
In the hospital or clinic
Welcome to Week 1
Visiting the hospital
The vocabulary of the hospital
Registering at the hospital
Listening: a patient registers over the phone
Reflection
Learning in the hospital
Introduction to Week 2
Listening: a patient describes his symptoms
Grammar: asking questions
Listening: giving advice
Grammar focus: imperatives
Reading: medication information leaflet
Reading: a reflective journal
Caring in the home
Introduction to Week 3
Listening: new healthcare vocabulary
Grammar focus: giving instructions
Practise your reading skills
Reflection
Caring for patients in the community
Introduction to Week 4
Healthcare roles in the community
What causes community healthcare problems and what can be done to solve them?
Talking about causes and effects
Your turn to educate the community
Reflecting on your learning so far
Review the grammar and vocabulary we use in this course
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