Erasmus and Incoming Students

Course title: Medical English
Course code: RATB6MERIL
ECTS-Credits: 2
Course contents: Building on the level of the school-leaving examination, general and subject-specific vocabulary required for safe and professional patient communication is reviewed and expanded according to students needs. Verbal language competence, including expression and pronunciation, is further developed as a prerequisite for communicating with patients who speak other languages. Language training places particular emphasis on oral communication with patients in everyday radiological technology and clinical practice. Typical communication situations are addressed, such as providing patient information, giving instructions before, during and after examinations, and responding sensitively to questions, fears and uncertainties expressed by patients who speak other languages. English vocabulary is systematically expanded, particularly regarding anatomy, examination procedures, positioning, safety and patient comfort. Verbal language competence in expression and pronunciation is further developed to communicate information clearly, understandably and appropriately according to the situation. English-language specialist texts and short scientific publications with patient-related content or relevance to bachelors theses are analysed and discussed.

Learning Outcomes: Graduates communicate confidently and appropriately in English with patients who speak other languages in everyday radiological technology practice. They have an expanded general and subject-specific English vocabulary and use it clearly when providing patient information, giving instructions and delivering patient care. In addition, they understand English-language specialist texts and scientific content and can use them in professional and study-related contexts.