UNZSOK069 English for Paediatric Nursing 1

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/7/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
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 29. 9. 8:55–13:50 C311, 13:55–14:40 C308
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 for study, level of English)
    2. Human body (body parts, systems, organs, specifics for children)
    3. Health problems I (common health problems, symptoms, illnesses)
    4. Health problems II (typical children illnesses)
    5. Children´s Ambulance (patient first visit, personal data, patient and family history)
    6. Basic observations in children (at the doctor, in the hospital)
    7. Hospital (directions, departments, equipment, team)
    8. Paediatric patient admission for hospitalization (room, schedule, situations)
    9. Surgery (process, units, anaesthetics, post-operation care)
    10. Student's 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
  • ADAMCZYK, R. Anglický jazyk 1. Distanční studijní opora [online]. c2012, posl. akt. srpen 2012 [cit. 2012-08-23]. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2012. URL info
  • ADAMCZYK, R. Anglický jazyk 2. Distanční studijní opora [online]. c2012, posl. akt. srpen 2012 [cit. 2012-08-23]. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2012. URL info
  • 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 credit, 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 credit is at least 80% attendance at the class.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2021, Winter 2023, Summer 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2022, recent)
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