COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Clinical English III
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ING 305
Fall
2
4
4
5
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
Problem Solving
Q&A
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The course aims to develop students’ competency in spoken English on health topics through reading, writing and listening to health-related texts.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • use the medical terminologies and expressions required to perform clinical duties in both written and spoken forms,
  • perform a patient interview,
  • use appropriate tone and style in a variety of written and spoken communications with other healthcare professionals,
  • express the principles of professional ethics to manage different contextualized situations,
  • follow interactions in group discussions on health issues.
Course Description This course is designed to prepare students to apply their communication skills to interact in real life situations in English.
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 Patient admissions: Introduction - Taking a patient history - Medical focus: Explaining how the heart works Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 1, p 6-9
2 Patient admissions: Admitting patients - Putting a patient at ease - A nursing handover Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 1, p 10-13
3 Respiratory problems: Educating patients about asthma management - Giving instructions effectively - Medical Focus: Using a nebuliser - Assignment 1 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 2, p14-16 The Incentive Spirometer :Reading
4 Respiratory problems: Talking to a child about asthma and putting at ease Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 2, p17-19
5 Assignment 2 - Quiz 1
6 Wound care: Discussing wound management - Asking for advice - Medical focus:wound bed preparation-Describing wounds - CPD Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 3, p22-25 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Pre-intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 4 The district nurse , p 36-40
7 Wound care: Wound Assessment Chart - Assignment 3 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 3, p22-25 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Pre-intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 4 The district nurse, p 41-42
8 Midterm Exam
9 Appllication 1
10 Diabetes care: Discussing diabetes management - helping patients with diabetic management - Assignment 4 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 4, p 30-34 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Pre-intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 8 , p 76-79
11 Diabetes care: helping patients with diabetic management - Medical focus:the pancreas Explaining hypoglycaemia and diabetes Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 4, p 35-37 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Pre-intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 8 , p 80-85
12 Caring for patients after an operation - Assignment 5 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Pre-intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 2, p 16-20
13 Caring for patients after an operation - Quiz 2 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Pre-intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 2, p 21-25
14 Assignment 6 - Application 2
15 Semester review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Cambridge English for Nursing , Pre- intermediate CUP (2017)

Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr

ISBN 978-0-521-14133-8

Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)

ISBN 978-0-521-71540-9
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
4
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
4
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
2
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
2
4
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
10
    Total
150

 

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