UNZSOK069 English for Paediatric Nursing

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Markéta Skalná, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Markéta Skalná, Ph.D.
Institute of Paramedical Health Studies – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: Mgr. Veronika Slováček Hagenová
Timetable
Thu 27. 3. 8:55–11:20 C202, Thu 3. 4. 8:55–11:20 C202
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to develop communication skills in English (written and spoken) in the field of medical communication, to introduce students to professional terminology and situations that may arise in the profession of paediatric nurse. The course includes practice in basic language skills (primarily speaking, followed by listening, reading, and translation) with emphasis on comprehension of professional text and the ability to communicate in situations specific to the health professions. After completion of the course, the student will be familiar with common medical terms, medical documentation, and be able to respond in a variety of situations relevant to the profession.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction (motivation to study, level of English language)
    2. Human body (body parts, systems, organs)
    3. Health problems (common ailments, diseases, symptoms)
    4. The (paediatric) doctor's surgery (patient intake, personal data, medical history, common examinations)
    5. Hospitals (orientation, wards, facilities, observation)
    6. Admission of the (paediatric) patient for hospitalisation (room placement, schedule, education)
    7. Surgery (course, anaesthesia, pre- and post-operative care)
    8. Emergency, injuries, first aid for children of different ages 9. Medical technology and imaging (vocabulary)
    10. Multicultural approach (ethnic specificities in care, hospitalization)
    11. Student presentations preparation
Literature
    required literature
  • PARKINSON, J., BROOKER, C. Angličtina pro sestry: manuál pro praxi. Praha: Grada, 2005. ISBN 80-247-1282-2. info
    recommended literature
  • Lékařský slovník: anglicko-český a česko-anglický [CD-ROM]. Brno: Lingea, 2009. ISBN 978-80-87062-58-6. info
  • TOPILOVÁ, V. Medical English = Angličtina pro zdravotníky. Havlíčkův Brod: Tobiáš, 2001. ISBN 80-7311-001-6. info
Teaching methods
Skills demonstration
Presentations
Exercises
Explanation
Assessment methods
The course is completed by exam, which will take the form of a seminar presentation - a given medical topic prepared in the form of a PPT or a frontal/interactive oral presentation. The condition for the award of exam is at least 80% attendance at the class.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 6 hod. přednášek.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023.
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