A short self-study or classroom course (40-60 hours) for nurses who need to use English in the workplace.

Background reading and activities used for EMP Teacher Training.Practical tips for developing texts and activities for health care professionals.

The ability to communicate effectively in the healthcare environment is recognised as an essential part of safe practice. This is usually tested before registration on a medical or nursing roll is allowed in most countries. The 'English for Medical Purposes' series focuses on the specific language and vocabulary used during nursing and medical activities to encourage familiarity with the language used to communicate with patients and colleagues in the healthcare environment at various levels.

Health Care Assistants, also known as Certified Nursing Assistants) perform much of the direct patient care in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. They need to have good communication skills particularly in the challenging area of care of the elderly. In addition, they need to be able to communicate with other Health Care Professionals such as Registered Nurses, doctors and Allied Healthcare Workers and often contribute to discussions about patient care during Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings

'English for Medical Purposes: Doctors' is a communication-focussed course book for private study or use in the classroom. The book presents authentic scenarios between doctor and patient which allow for practice of the sort of conversations doctors are likely to have in the hospital environment. Topics covered include naming parts of the body, introducing yourself to a patient, starting the patient interview, talking to a patient about the current complaint, discussing vital signs, examining a patient, talking about pain level, talking about tests, discussing a diagnosis, discussing surgery options, talking about wounds, allergies and infections and discussing treatment with a patient

When reading and writing medical and nursing texts, Health Care Professionals require an understanding of medical, hospital and everyday health terminology. As well as this, Health Care Professionals need to be able to write fluently in patient notes, in referral letters and when completing care plans or care pathways. English for Medical Purposes: Spelling and Vocabulary provides spelling tips for common errors and helps develop extensive glossaries in the areas of patient care encountered in hospitals and also in the community. Common phrases and collocations are listed to familiarise students with the language they will use both in the workplace and in academic writing.