COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Clinical English IV
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ING 306
Spring
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’ ability to communicate in appropriate English while performing their assigned tasks and duties in health services.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • explain professional terminology in spoken English,
  • use the relevant medical terminology when speaking about field specific issues,
  • prepare presentations on professional issues covered during the course,
  • interact with patients concerning their health to obtain the necessary information,
  • translate field specific spoken English into Turkish,
  • summarize the information in field specific texts.
Course Description This course is designed for students in health care services to help them improve a professional level of communication.
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 Medical Specimens - Pathology Report Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 5, p 44-45
2 Medical Specimens - Pathology Report - Assignment 1 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 5, p 44-45
3 Medications - The metabolism of medication Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 6, p 50
4 Medications - Prescription Chart - Assignment 2 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 6, p 51
5 Intravenous infusions - IV Prescription Chart - Quiz 1 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 7, p 52
6 Intravenous infusions - Fluid balance chart - Assignment 3 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 7, p 59
7 Midterm Exam
8 Application 1
9 Pre-operative patient assessment - Pre-operative Checklist - Assignment 4 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 8 Pre-operative Checklist http://www.gwicu.com/Assets/Nursing%20Protocols/PreopNursingChecklist75-041.pdf
10 Pre-operative patient assessment - Pain Assessment Tool Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 8 Pain Assessment Tool https://www.verywellhealth.com/pain-scales-assessment-tools-4020329
11 Postoperative Pain Management - Pain Assessment Tool - Assignment 5 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 9 Pain Assessment Tool https://www.verywellhealth.com/pain-scales-assessment-tools-4020329
12 Postoperative Pain Management- Discharge planning forms Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 9-10 Discharge planning forms https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11376-discharge-planning-checklist.pdf
13 Discharge planning - Discharge planning forms - Assignment 6 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 10 Discharge planning forms https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11376-discharge-planning-checklist.pdf
14 Discharge planning - Quiz 2 - Application 2 Virginia Allum& Patricia McGarr, “Cambridge English for Nursing , Intermediate CUP (2017)”, Unit 10
15 Review of the Semester  
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks

Cambridge English for Nursing Intermediate (2017) CUP

Virginia Allum & Patricia McGarr intermediate

ISBN 978-0-521-71540-9

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

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

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
5
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
2
28
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
4
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
8
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