English for Healthcare Professionals (3cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in oral and written English in work life situations in their own sector at proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- tell about the studies and tasks of the Nurse/Public Health Nurse, discuss illnesses and health matters as a professional and meet the patient in different types of nursing situations
- use the key English terminology used by professionals in the health sector
- use research information and topical information about the health sector published in English
- develop their professional language skills by using different types of learning techniques and tools

Teaching methods

Zoom meetings and self-study

https://laurea.zoom.us/j/68020798676?pwd=cnRwU2VPYXVyWU5zbGtnL3JQQWtxZz09 passcode 284452

M.A., senior lecturer Mirja Villman

Time and location

According to the timetable on weeks 34-40

Learning materials and recommended literature

The teacher´s own material in Canvas, textbooks Dear patient and Healthy English

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If/When recognition of previous studies, a written exam and an oral presentation

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

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Important dates

The first meeting: Wed 21 Aug at 12.30-14.00 Zoom
Exam: Fri 4 Oct at 9.00-11.00 Canvas/Proctorio
Oral presentation: Sun 29 Sep by 23.59 on video
Written assignment: Sun 6 Oct by 23.59

Forms of internationality

The English-speaking world and culture

Student workload

3 cr during the course

Content and scheduling

According to the timetable on weeks 34-40

Further information

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Evaluation scale

H-5