COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Clinical English I
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ING 205
Fall
2
2
3
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Group Work
Q&A
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to provide students with the neccessary skills in accomplishing their assigned duties and tasks efficiently by using the appropriate English language while providing health care.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • use target language while performing tasks and duties,
  • select related vocabulary in providing relevant medical, health care in health services,
  • construct proper grammar structure – both written and spoken,
  • communicate with fellow colleagues, doctors, patients and basically anyone in the hospital environment,
  • carry out an effective, fluent interview.
Course Description This course is designed for students in health care services to assist them in managing and performing tasks and duties by using the proper English to interact in real life health situations.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Meeting Colleagues – Reading text Bethany Cagnol, Maria Spada Symonds, Ros Wright,” English for Nursing 1”, Unit 1, p 4-7 Visitors code p 8-9
2 Interview with a practise nurse Ros Wright/Maria Spada Symonds/Bethany Cagnol “English for Nursing 2“, Unit 1, p 5
3 Nursing Assessment - Assignment 1 Bethany Cagnol, Maria Spada Symonds, Ros Wright,” English for Nursing 1”, Unit 2, p 16
4 Pain - Locating and describing pain Bethany Cagnol, Maria Spada Symonds, Ros Wright,” English for Nursing 1”, Unit 2, p 16 Ros Wright/Maria Spada Symonds/Bethany Cagnol “English for Nursing 2“, Unit 2, p16
5 Pain - Reading text - Assignment 2 Ros Wright/Maria Spada Symonds/Bethany Cagnol “English for Nursing 2“, Unit 2, pg16 Reading: “Lower back pain”
6 Pain - Pain assessment - Quiz 1 Ros Wright/Maria Spada Symonds/Bethany Cagnol “English for Nursing 2“, Unit 2, pg18 https://pami.emergency.med.jax.ufl.edu/resources/provider-resources/pain-assessment-scales/
7 Midterm Exam
8 Application 1
9 The Patient Ward - Reading text - Assignment 3 Bethany Cagnol, Maria Spada Symonds, Ros Wright,” English for Nursing 1”, Unit 3, p 21 Reading: “Hypothermia”
10 Taking vital signs / Describing readings Ros Wright/Maria Spada Symonds/Bethany Cagnol “English for Nursing 2“, Unit 3, pg22,24
11 Function of the heart - Quiz 2 - Assignment 4 Ros Wright/Maria Spada Symonds/Bethany Cagnol “English for Nursing 2“, Unit 3, pg26
12 Food and measurement - Food and nutrition supplement - Assignment 5 Bethany Cagnol, Maria Spada Symonds, Ros Wright,” English for Nursing 1”, Unit 4, p 24-28 Food and nutrition supplement https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition#Deficiencies
13 Food and nutrition - Food allergies and intolerence Bethany Cagnol, Maria Spada Symonds, Ros Wright,” English for Nursing 1”, Unit 4, p 24-28 Ros Wright/Maria Spada Symonds/Bethany Cagnol “English for Nursing 2“, Unit 5, pg 40
14 Assignment 6 - Application 2
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

English for Nursing 1

Bethany Cagnol, Maria Spada Symonds, Ros Wright

ISBN: 9781408269930

English for Nursing 2

Ros Wright/Maria Spada Symonds/Bethany Cagnol ISBN:9781408269947
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weighting
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
2
20
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
1
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
1
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
2
2
Midterms
1
2
Final Exams
1
2
    Total
90

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

Has the fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours in nursing and health science for the health and well-being of the individual, family, and public.
2

Uses nursing skills with a holistic approach to meet the health care needs of the individual, family, and public.
3

Follows evidence-based practices and current approaches while performing nursing practices.
4

Follows scientific and technological improvements by adopting the importance of lifelong learning.
5

Communicates effectively with individuals, families, communities and healthcare teams in practice setting.

 X
6

Makes multidisciplinary teamwork.
7

Participates in scientific research, projects, and activities in the field of nursing.

 X
8

Uses problem-solving and critical thinking skills in nursing practice.
9

Acts in accordance with legal and ethical values in nursing practice.
10

Communicate with colleagues, patients, and their relatives using at least one foreign language.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest