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Using a Slide Sheet to Reposition a Patient in Bed

Patient with two nurses

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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