Health practitioners such as doctors, nurses and therapists who work in international settings need to communicate effectively in English about complex and sensitive issues. This course enhances your competence to interact with patients and with other health practitioners in a clear but polite way that inspires confidence and trust.
Some of the topics that may be covered include
— concepts of physical and mental health
— various patient encounters and consultations
— writing brief patient histories and consultation notes
— advising about prevention and exercise
— explaining tests, diagnoses and treatments so that they are easy for patients to understand
— conveying unwelcome news
— interacting with other health practitioners and institutions
— understanding and presenting research that is relevant to practice
— delivering a presentation on a health topic.
Entry requirement: At least two semesters of study in medicine, nursing, or exercise and health sciences.
The sessions on 6 and 13 December 2022 will take place online via zoom.