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

Online classes: Have a laptop + microhone headset or similar device.
Topics: anatomy, cancers, strokes, heart diseases, allergies, wound care, nursing procedures.
Oral presentations, class work, homework.

Time and location

Zoom online classes except when noted otherwise

Learning materials and recommended literature

McGrory & Pietilä: Healthy English, Edita

Important dates

See Canvas timetable

Content and scheduling

See course Canvas

Further information

English for Healthcare Professionals –opinnon lopulliset aikataulut näkyvät Canvasissa. 75% läsnäolovaatimus
Englanniksi

Evaluation scale

H-5