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This (B1-B2) lesson plan is for nurses and carers. It focuses on instructive language when repositioning a patient using a slide sheet.
Level: B1, B2,
Sector: nursing, care
Medical area: clinical communication,
Skill focus: speaking, vocabulary, pronunciation
Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students (A2 Level/Beginner) will be able to understand and use basic phrases and vocabulary related to repositioning a patient in bed using a slide sheet. They will also understand the importance of repositioning to prevent pressure ulcers and prepare the patient for eating.
Materials:
• Visual aids (pictures or diagrams of a slide sheet and patient repositioning)
• Slide sheet (for demonstration purposes)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with key phrases and steps
• Video transcripts for role-playing
Duration:
1 hour
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