Lingua Inglese in sanità - Livello avanzato

The course is intended for medical staff with high level of English, it aims to provide health care professionals with a review of grammatical concepts at an advanced level and the ability to strengthen their practical application of English in a professional context. The course will progress through the various stages of a medical encounter from first contact, taking a history, physical exam, ordering medical investigations, reviewing medical records, receiving investigation results, explaining plan of care to the patient and their family, and communicating with colleagues to handing over care of a patient. The final units include wound care and participating in an international medical conference. The course focuses on communication not only between the care provider and patient but also with the patients’ family, and other medical staff. The course includes a range of material covering reading, writing and listening skills, from both English and Medical textbooks as well as internet based resources and journal articles.