This dynamic course is designed for Medical Professionals who wish to improve their English in the field of medicine. The course focuses on the development of communicative skills and strategies in a variety of medical contexts; you will increase your confidence when communicating with patients and their families as well as with colleagues. There will be an opportunity to develop strategies to improve your reading, writing and listening skills whilst learning vocabulary and increasing your accuracy in your use of grammar. You will also visit one of London’s excellent hospital museums. Guidance for OET (Occupational English Test), combined with a study plan, can be included for those planning to sit the test.
KEY FACTS
- Minimum age: 20
- Number of lessons per week: 24 (January); 28 (July)
- Max class size: 14
- Course level: Higher Intermediate Plus
- Course CEFR level: B2
Area of study may include: Taking history, Patient Examination, Providing Treatment, dealing with Medication & Prescriptions, Benefits and Side-effects, Surgical Treatment, Working in General Practice, Analysing Real Case Scenarios, Making & Discussing a Diagnosis and learning Specialised Terminology.
Listening skills
- Responses to questions
- Understanding complaints
- Following instructions
- Verbal clues
- Recognising emotions
- Understanding tact
Speaking skills
- Pronunciation and intonation
- Explaining processes and procedures
- Breaking bad news and empathising
- Debating
- Interviewing and being interviewed
Writing skills
- Note taking
- Form filling
- Letter writing
- Case reports
- Incident reporting
- Emails
Reading
- Case histories
- Identifying cause and effect
- Medical texts
- Pharmacology references
- Online databases
- Articles
Contact us today to get placement on to this course in the UK
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