UNZSRK067 English for General 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 13. 3. 8:55–11:20 C311, Thu 20. 3. 8:55–11:20 C311
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 health communication, to introduce students to professional terminology and situations that may arise in the profession of general nurse. The course includes practice in basic language skills (primarily speaking, then listening, reading, and translating) with an emphasis on comprehension of professional text and the ability to communicate in situations specific to the health professions. On 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 and diseases, symptoms)
    4. Ambulance (patient intake, personal details, medical and family history, common examinations)
    5. Hospital (orientation, wards, facilities, observation)
    6. Patient admission to hospital (rooming in, schedule, education)
    7. Surgery (course, anaesthesia, pre- and post-operative care)
    8. Emergency, injuries, first aid
    9. Medical technology and imaging methods(vocabulary)
    10. Multicultural approach (ethnic specificities in care, hospitalization)
    11. Preparation of student presentations
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)
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 2022, Winter 2023.
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