Course Description: The objective of the course is to improve the language skills of participants who are candidates working or willing to work in international patient departments and intermediary institutions, and to provide extensive opportunities to practice specific health-related vocabulary within the scope of medical tourism.
Level: B2+
Course Format: This course is delivered through a combination of short articles, discussions, case studies, and interactive activities.
Assessment: Assessment will be based on participation in class discussions, individual or group presentations.
Course Duration: The course is offered as a 12-hour face-to-face program on Saturdays and Sundays.
SATURDAY ( 6 Hours)
Theme: Medical Tourism
- Video 1: What is Medical Tourism?
- Text 1: Exploring Health Tourism: A Guide to Traveling for Medical Care
- Word Building: 1- Word Formation-Nouns
2- Two Word Expressions
3- Word Formation- Adjectives
Theme: Doctor- Patient Communication
- Video 2: Doctor-Patient Communication
- Text 2: Mastering the Art of Effective Communication with Patients
- Word Building: 4- Word Association
5- Opposites- Prefixes
- Vocabulary: Description of Pain
Theme: Upholding Patient Rights
- Video 3: Patient Experience and Patient Satisfaction
- Text 3: Upholding Patient Rights: A Cornerstone of Ethical Healthcare
- Parts of Speech: 1- Nouns
2- Adjectives 1 / 2
3- Verbs 1 / 2
Theme: Responsibilities and Rights of Healthcare Workers
- Video 4: Effective Communication in Healthcare Organizations
- Text 4: The Comprehensive Guide to the Responsibilities and Rights of Healthcare Workers
- Parts of Speech: 4- Verbs Mixed Tenses
5- Phrasal Verbs
6- Verbs: Active-Passive
7- Prepositions
- Panel Discussion
SUNDAY (6 Hours)
Theme: First Aid
- Video 5: CPR in Action
- Text 5: The Crucial Role of First Aid: Building Resilient Communities through Basic Life-Saving Skills
- Vocabulary In Context: 1- Good Advice
2- Multiple Meanings
- Debate on First Aid
Theme: Effective Healthcare Delivery
- Video 6: Clinical History of a Patient
- Text 6: Prioritizing Patient Examination and Treatment: Pillars of Effective Healthcare Delivery
- Vocabulary In Context: 3- Body Parts
4- Opposites
5- Symptoms and Common Illnesses
- Writing: 1.Patient Record I
- Patient Record II
- Death Certificate
Theme: Patient Safety
- Video 7: Hygiene
- Text 7: Basic Hygiene in Healthcare: A Fundamental Pillar of Patient Safety
- Vocabulary In Context: 6- Diagnosis
7- Instruments and Equipment
- Case Study I
- Case Study II
Theme: Empathizing with Patients
- Video 8: The Difference Between Care and Caring
- Text 8: Understanding Patient Expectations: A Guide to Gathering Opinions and Empathizing with Patients
- Mini Presentation