This English course provides the terminology and skills required to define fundamental topics of medicine, such as:

• Dealing with colleagues and patients
• Nutrition and the body
• Accidents and emergencies
• Vocabulary for medication, pills and general healthcare
• Medical supplies

In addition to the above, a particular focus of this training is communication at the workplace. Every subject is covered in detail, from greeting people, using small talk to active listening.

• Functional English/ role plays
• Greetings and everyday conversations
• Politeness and clarification
• Dealing with problems
• Giving instructions
• Giving advice

This programme aims to equip nurses with the linguistic tools necessary to communicate effectively in various healthcare settings. Topics covered include patient assessment, treatment procedures, medication administration, patient education, healthcare documentation, and inter-professional communication. Emphasis is placed on practical communication skills essential for nursing practice, including greeting patients, providing instructions, offering reassurance, and conveying empathy.

This will be achieved by foregrounding the following communicative skills: Greeting and everyday general conversations, Clarification, Politeness, Empathy, Instructions, Advice and Problems related to the body.