Training Guides

Learning the Lessons: Analysing the Creation of a Sustainable, Structured Nursing English Programme in Multiple Nursing Colleges across India

This presentation analysed the development of Nurs-Eng, an English language programme for nurses, delivered to Degree and Diploma level students at nursing colleges across India.

Designing online materials for today’s learners – 5 key principles

This talk draws on a decade of experience in publishing digital English materials for healthcare students and professionals worldwide.

Using a digital course in a classroom environment

Enhance Medical English learning with digital courses, engaging strategies, and free SLC teacher training!

Pioneering Change: How BSW ICB, EBEK Med and SLC Are Transforming NHS Mental Health Nursing Recruitment

At SLC, we are incredibly proud to share the success of a truly groundbreaking project—one that is changing lives, strengthening NHS mental health services, and creating new opportunities for skilled professionals in India.

Updated pastoral support courses for internationally recruited healthcare professionals

SLC’s ‘Living and Working in the UK’ digital pastoral support courses for nurses, AHPs and doctors have been updated to include more content.

EDI and overseas trained staff in the NHS

Explore the NHS’s EDI efforts for overseas staff, addressing barriers, language training, & cultural competence to build inclusive workplaces.

What is Clinical Communication?

Discover the 5 essential features of clinical communication that empower healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered, effective care.

How do the language learning levels and test scores compare?

See how CEFR levels match IELTS, OET, and British Council EnglishScore results in our quick reference table.

Do overseas trained staff in the NHS need English language and communication skills training?

Explore how English language and communication skills training supports recruitment, retention, and pastoral care for overseas NHS staff.

What OET and IELTS scores do healthcare professionals need to work in the UK?

Find out the OET & IELTS English requirements in the UK for overseas trained healthcare professionals to work in the UK.

What is the Occupational English Test (OET)

The OET or Occupational English Test is used to assess the Medical English level and skills of doctors, nurses and AHPs around the world.

A guide to booking one-to-one and group language and communication skills training

Booking any kind of training is never easy. On the surface, training companies promise the same thing. It’s difficult to differentiate. However, dig a little deeper and you should see where the best choices lie. You just need to know the right questions to ask.

IELTS and OET

Both IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and OET (Occupational English Test) are used to test the English language of healthcare professionals in different parts of the world.

Getting Candidates to IELTS 7.0

This training guide includes an overview of the IELTS testing process, preparation and assessment, and the challenges that training and recruitment professionals will face when trying to get their candidates to achieve IELTS 7.0.

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