TALLER DE INGLÉS ORIENTADO A MEDICINA

• Level: B2/ C1
• Entry Requirementes: Ninguno
• Course Type: Semi presencial
• Price: 148 euros
• On-site classes: Próximamente nuevas fechas
• Hours: 16 h presenciales, 8 h tutoría «en directo», 20 módulos online.
• Certification: Idiomas Complutense
• Credits: n/a
• Registration: 6 de Marzo al 25 de Marzo
• Coordinators: Richard Griffith richgrif@ucm.es

COURSE OUTLINE

This course is a specially prepared blended English course for students studying medicine or doctors working in hospitals / private practice / institutions.
There are 20 modules (see below) and these are supported by four classroom sessions of 4 hours each. There are also ‘live tutorials’ in addition to the continued support of the teacher / tutor throughout the course.
Students have access to the online material for 6 months so they can access extra material even when the classes have finished.

OBJECTIVES

The course is designed to help the participants practise reading / listening / writing / speaking within the context of medical work. There are vocabulary exercises also, plus written and speaking tasks assigned by the teacher.

A B2 level is the recommended minimum level to take full advantage of the course but the principal idea is to acquire and apply knowledge to be able to use English ‘within a medical context’.

COURSE CONTENT

• PART A: GENERAL MEDICINE
  • Module 1 – Getting Around The Hospital
    • Getting to Know Hospital Staff
    • Seeing the Departments
    • Getting to Know Your Way around the Hospital
    • Learning about the Healthcare System
  • Module 2 – At the Medical School
    • Presenting a Case
    • Presenting Data
    • Basic Anatomy
    • Epidemiology
    • Medical ethics
  • Module 3 – In the ER: Medical History
    • Personal Details
    • Past Medical History
    • Past Drug History
    • A Review Of Systems
  • Module 4 – In the ER: Physical Exam
    • Taking Vital Signs
    • Mental State Examination
    • Explaining a Diagnosis
    • Giving Bad News
    • Making a Referral
  • Module 5 – On the Surgical Ward
    • The Operating Theatre
    • Equipment
    • Operating Procedures
    • Assisting During Surgery
  • Module 6 – Procedures and Tests
    • Taking Blood
    • Urine Tests
    • Other Samples
    • ECG
    • EEG
    • Chest X-ray: CT Scan
    • Ultrasound: MRI
    • Endoscopy: Colonoscopy
    • Mammography: Thermography
  • Module 7 – At the Pharmacy
    • Writing and Reading Presciptions
    • Giving Instructions to the User
    • Recommending Over-the-Counter Remedies
• PART B: SPECIALITIES
  • Module 8 – Cardiology
    • Coronary Bypass
    • Dilated and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
    • Valvular Heart Disease: Endocarditis
    • TOF (Tetralogy of Fallot)
    • VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect
    • Systolic Dysfunction: Anticoagulation
  • Module 9 – Dentistry
    • Dental Checkup
    • Dental Surgery and Procedures
    • The Dental Hygienist / Orthodontist / Periodondist
  • Module 10 – Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
    • Contact and Atopic Dermatitis
    • Acne: Psoriasis
    • Skin Cancer
    • Warts
    • Laceration and Burn Reconstruction
    • Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Module 11 – ENT
    • Recurrent Ear Infections: Foreign Bodies
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Swollen Lymph Nodes : A Lump Biopsy
    • Sensorineural and Conductive Hearing Loss
  • Module 12 – Gynecology and Obstetrics
    • Annuall Checkups
    • Fibroids
    • Menopause
    • Cervical Cancer
    • Pregnancy: Exam and Advice
    • Pregnancy Problems
    • Caesarean Sections
    • Post-Partum Checkup
  • Module 13 – Internal Medicine
    • Kidney Stones: Gallstones
    • IBS: Crohn’s Disease
    • Parasitic Malaria: Bacterial Dysentry
    • Bronchopneumonia: Emphysema
  • Module 14 – Neurology
    • Migraines
    • Epilepsy
    • Stroke
    • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Module 15 – Oncology
    • Lung Cancer : Diagnosis and Treatment
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Treatment of Leukemia
  • Module 16 – Ophthalmology
    • Lacerations: Contusions
    • Macular Degeneration: Diabetic Retinopathy
    • An Eye Exam: Glaucoma
    • Cataract Surgery
  • Module 17 – Orthopedics
    • Cervical and Lumbar Pain
    • Tibia and Femur Fractures
    • Hip and Knee Replacements
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Tennis Elbow
  • Module 18 – Pediatrics
    • The Well Baby Clinic: Immunizations
    • Communicable Diseases: Anorexia
    • Neonatal Intensive Care
    • Emergency Calls
    • Fever and Choking
  • Module 19 – Psychiatry
    • Depression: Antidepressants: CBT
    • Explaining OCD and Treatment Options
    • Schizophrenia: Relapse and Daily Life
    • Suicide Attempt: Involuntary Hospitalization
  • Module 20 – Radiology
    • Percutaneous Needle Biopsy
    • Chemoembolization
    • Musculoskeletal Disorders

ASSESSMENT

Continuous Assessment with course teacher

MATERIAL

20 module online course + materials provided by the course teacher