English for Healthcare Professionals

The program will allow students to gain the theoretical knowledge and practice language skills linked to reading, writing, speaking, and listening within the working context of the healthcare / medical fields.

The English for Health Care Professionals program includes 6–8 weeks of in-class education (theory and practice).

The program contains two courses.

Completion Requirements:

Students must complete all aspects of both courses of the program in order to graduate.

Learning Objectives:

General Objective: Competency in both practical language use and the theory necessary to understand the terminology and its context of use in healthcare practice. The program is focused on practical applications for new vocabulary and language, as well as practical skills related to medical communication.

Additional outcomes for this program can be offered depending on the needs of the student cohort.

Course Updating:

The contents of this outline are accurate at the time of publication. Revision and updating are performed on an ongoing basis to ensure the material remains relevant and up to date.

• Evidence of IELTS 4.0 score (or equivalent).
• Alternatively, the student can pass the school’s ESL placement assessment, which may include an interview.

Required Textbooks and Equipment:

• Textbooks and all other course materials will be provided by the college.
• The main texts used are the student and teacher editions.
• Oxford English for Careers (Nursing); 2010, Grice, T., Oxford Press.
• Career Pathways, Medical (2012), 2102 Evens V., et al., Express Publishing.

Credential Awarded: Certificate

Program Duration: 18 classroom hours (20 sessions) over 4 weeks per module (1.5 hours × 3 days × 4 weeks) or part-time.

Expected Homework Hours: 6 hours per week.

Delivery Method: This program is delivered face-to-face, in-class at the College campus.