Tailored training | English for Health Care Professionals (ESL)

Objectives

This specialized course is aimed at people working or studying in an English-speaking medical environment.

• Establishing initial contact with clients and colleagues
• Understanding a medical problem
• Summarizing a medical situation
• Requesting additional details based on patient symptoms
• Formulating questions to identify various health issues
• Addressing appropriate topics in sensitive medical situations

Pedagogical Approach

All themes covered include vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation concepts. When applicable, the learner participates in activities simulating real-life scenarios encountered in a medical environment. In this context, the following linguistic elements will be put into practice:

• Theoretical presentations
• Speaking exercises
• Interactive activities
• Role-playing and simulations

To emphasize the importance of precise language in medical settings, special attention will be given to cultural considerations.

Certificate

A certificate of participation will be issued to participants who complete at least 70% of the course.

Costs

To be determined based on the mandate.
For more information: languesnoncr@uqam.ca