Course: Health Care English 3

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Course title Health Care English 3
Course code HUM/DSA23
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sobotková Hana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: Hygiene Nutrition and lifestyle Mental health nursing Alternative treatments and holistic approach Pediatric care, neonatal care The seminar consists of 20 hours of direct teaching and 10 hours of self-study and preparation. Total number of hours is 30.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students develop their general English competency. They expand their knowledge of basic healthcare terminology, with focus on Pediatric Nursing. They acquire a level of healthcare English necessary for their profession, with focus on communication with patietns.
Students will acquire a basic level of healthcare English necessary for their profession.
Prerequisites
Competence in English at least at the CEFR reference level A2/B1 - pre-intermediate.
HUM/DSB03

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam

Attendance at least 80%, active participation in classes and completing assigned tasks. Final oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • HELP - on-line výukové materiály.
  • Allum, V., McGarr, P. (2010). Cambridge English for Nursing. Pre-intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Grice, Tony. (2016). Oxford English for Careers - Nursing. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Harrison, Adrienne. (2016). Flash on English for Nursing.
  • Symons, Maria Spada, and Ros Wright. (2011). English for Nursing 2. Pearson.
  • Wright, Ross, and Bethany Cagnol. (2012). English for Nursing 1. Pearson.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Paediatric Nursing (2019) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter