New content for English for Doctors
Subscribers to our flagship English for Doctors course will have noticed 3 new units appear on their content list.
This important update adds learning content on areas of healthcare which have become increasingly prevalent across the world in recent years.
Diabetes care
- The pancreas
- Types of diabetes
- Asking about diabetes symptoms
- Asking about diabetes complications
- Testing for diabetes
- Talking about diabetes medication
Cardiovascular care
- The heart
- Arrythmias
- Coronary heart disease 1
- Coronary heart disease 2
- Heart failure
- Heart medication
Mental health care
- The brain
- Mental health conditions
- Depression
- Psychoses
- Anxiety disorders
- Acute confusion
- Mental health and young people
These 3 units include essential terminology, pronunciation, and patient communication. Content goes from the parts of the body most affected, to interview, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, including medication. There are also links to study and additional resources from a range of websites from across the English-speaking world.
We believe these units will enhance the impact of the course. There is now over 120 hours of study content divided into 16 different units. Students and their teachers can select the units most relevant to their needs and create customised learning experiences.
How do I access the course?
Just go to the English for Doctors webpage and subscribe to the best option for you.
What if I want to use the course with my students?
If you’re an educator or educational institution, we offer you your area of the Learning Management System where you and your learners can use the course – along with any other SLC English for Healthcare courses. Here you can set assignments, see student work, leave feedback and much more.
To find out more, just get in touch here or book a meeting.