Course: Health Care English 2

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Course title Health Care English 2
Course code HUM/VOK08
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech, 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.
  • Merz Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Symptoms, diseases and injuries 2. Talking about pain, pain relief 3. Administering medication, types and forms of medication

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Methods of Written Work
Learning outcomes
To review and deepen knowledge of general English, taking into account the specifics of professional language; to deepen understanding of English grammar; to master basic professional terminology; and to establish a foundation for further use of English in professional practice and in communication with patients. Objectives: To consolidate knowledge of the English language at the B1/B2 level; to acquire specialized terminology and an understanding of the specifics of professional language; to confidently handle basic communication with patients.
Students will gain background for further usage of English in their professional career.
Prerequisites
Completed HUM/VOK02

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Seminar attendance and activity, oral examination.
Recommended literature
  • Allum, Victoria. (2010). Cambridge English for Nursing. Cambridge.
  • Glendinning,E., Holmström, B. A. S. (2015). English in Medicine.
  • Grice, Tony. (2016). Oxford English for Careers - Nursing. Oxford.
  • Ito, N., Mefford, C. (2023). Take Care: Communicating in English with Health Care Workers. Ann Arbor.
  • Kurczak,K., Maczkowska-Czado, A. (2017). English for Nurses. Warszawa.
  • Sofija Micic Kandijaš. English in Medicine and Related Sciences. Bělehrad. 2025.


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): General Nursing (2020) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer