English for Healthcare

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Brief Introduction

Develop your language and communication skills for a career in healthcare and learn new healthcare vocabulary in English.

Course Summary

This course is designed to improve English language skills for healthcare professionals. You will learn medical terminology, patient communication, and more.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn and practice medical vocabulary used in healthcare settings
  • Improve communication skills with patients, colleagues, and supervisors
  • Develop cultural awareness and sensitivity in healthcare

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop medical vocabulary specific to healthcare settings
  • Improve communication skills with patients and colleagues
  • Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in healthcare

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of English language
  • Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

Similar Courses

  • English for Nurses
  • Medical Writing

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Requirements

  • This course has been created for refugees, displaced people and the communities supporting them in the MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa) region who wish to study a healthcare related course at a university in English. It has been created as part of the , and designed to provide additional support to students taking the course. We recommend learners have a minimum of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) A2 to get the most from this course. It will also be of interest to anyone looking to develop their English language and communication skills in a healthcare setting.

Knowledge

  • Working and learning in the hospitalExperiences of patientsSymptoms and diagnosesTaking notes and clear communicationWorking in different healthcare contexts: Caring for patients in the home; Healthcare interventions in the community.How to write reflectively

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews for the English for Healthcare course on FutureLearn. Users have rated this course highly for its practical approach to learning medical terminology and communication skills. Many users found the course to be very helpful for improving their English proficiency in a healthcare setting.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical approach to learning medical terminology and communication skills.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Clear and concise explanations of medical terms and language
  • Interactive exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning
  • Variety of healthcare scenarios and situations covered in the course

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content to be too basic
  • Limited opportunities for engaging with other learners or instructors
  • Not suitable for advanced English language learners
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Sophie Hauser, Alison Robson, Craig Davis, Flordelis González, Michael Odunyemi
King's College London
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