EALTHCARE ENGLISH – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION
Program Description
This program is designed for non native English speakers who are interested in health care professions or are currently working in the area.
It’s learning objective is to support students’ gaining and improving proficiency related to language use and communication in health care.
The intent of the program is to improve the student’s English related knowledge of body structure, medical terminology and communication skills in health care.
The program covers a number of key areas:
- Organization of the Human Body
- Terminology
- Word Structure
- Pronunciation / spelling
- Communication in health care
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
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Course Breakdown
| # | Course name | Description | hours |
| 1 | Anatomy- Physiology- Terminology 1 | This is one of two related courses that covers the fundamentals of anatomy/physiology and medical terminology. It also features word building skills using word parts,prefixes,suffixes,combining vowels,combining forms and relates these terms to the anatomy and physiology of the body systems. | 50 Hours |
| 2 | Anatomy- Physiology- Terminology 2 | The course builds on the foundations of Anatomy/ Physiology and medical terminology 1. This course will lead the learner into a deeper knowledge level of the body systems and related terminology. | 50 Hours |
| 3 | Communication in Health care | The Course allows the student to become acquainted with the Canadian approaches to health care: · Engage in related language skills / communication used in the context health care.Non-verbal -verbal – and workplace communication ● Gain a foundation for use of language in situations general to | 50 Hours |
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Program Introduction
This program is designed for non native English speakers who are interested in health care professions or are currently working in the area.
It’s learning objective is to support students’ gaining and improving proficiency related to language use and communication in health care.
The intent of the program is to improve the student’s English related knowledge of body structure, medical terminology and communication skills in health care.
Learninng Outcomes
On graduation. learners will be able to:
Course one
Identify the anatomy and physiology of the body systems and related organs.
Demonstrate their ability to build medical terms using the fundamental component parts.
Demonstrate correct pronunciation and spelling of terms.
Build a medical vocabulary reference.
Outline singular and plural forms of terms.
Identify abbreviations.
Explain terms related to the human body in health and disease.
Course two
Label the anatomy of selected body systems.
Define the organs and structures related to selected body systems.
Outline different meanings and pronunciations of medical terms for selected
Course three
Demonstrate effective use of English for communication purposes in health care settings
Explain clearly, in English, key aspects of Canadian heath care organizational culture.
This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIB did not review this program
A Canadian Secondary School Diploma; GED certificate; or evidence of successful completion of at least 12 years of secondary study.
Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through prior education in English at grade 10 level or higher or through an English language assessment (IELTS 5.5 certificate or evidence of a standard test score equivalency).
Note: Students may be required to provide additional information/ documentation. For example, a copy of government-issued identification; and acknowledgement of the student handbook/ polices.
| COURSE# | COURSE NAME | HOURS |
| 1 | Anatomy-Physiology-Terminology 1 | 50 |
| 2 | Anatomy-Physiology-Terminology 2 | 50 |
| 3 | Communication in Health care | 50 |
| Status | Does Not Require PTA Approval |
| Credential | Certificate |
Duration | Hours:150 Weeks Full-Time:7.5 Weeks Part-Time:15 |
| Schedule | Fulltime or Part time |
Delivery Method | In-Class Distance Blended |
| Language of Instruction | English |