VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Medical Imaging Techniques| Course Name |
Medical English for Healthcare Technicians
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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TS 227
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Fall/Spring
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2
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0
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2
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3
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
Turkish
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkRole PlayingLecture / Presentation | |||||
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| Course Objectives | |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course is designed to improve the English communication skills of allied health technicians in their professional fields. The course focuses on topics such as hospital departments, medical terminology, patient communication, and workplace correspondence. Students learn and practice English appropriate for real-life situations they may encounter in healthcare settings. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to Medical English | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 1-7 |
| 2 | Hospital Departments | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 10-30 |
| 3 | Healthcare Staff & Body Parts | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 53-68 |
| 4 | Taking Patient Information | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 20-34 |
| 5 | Vital Signs & Common Symptoms | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 96-104 |
| 6 | Giving Instructions to Patients | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 74-79 |
| 7 | Medical Equipment & Room Setup | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 35-53 |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | Medical Forms & Documentation | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 24-33 |
| 10 | Emergency Situations | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 117-127 |
| 11 | Explaining Procedures & Results | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 373-379 |
| 12 | CV Preparation | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 367 |
| 13 | Workplace Communication & Patient Interaction | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 337-351 |
| 14 | Health & Safety in the Workplace | Medical English Clear & Simple: A Practice-Based Approach to English for ESL Healthcare Professionals 355-362 |
| 15 | Review of the Semester | |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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5
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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30
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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30
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| Final Exam |
35
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
5
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65
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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35
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| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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1
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14
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
3
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1
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3
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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20
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20
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| Final Exam |
21
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0
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| Total |
69
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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5
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To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field |
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To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level |
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To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others |
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To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently |
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To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication |
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To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field |
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To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field |
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To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology |
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To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics |
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To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements |
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To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level |
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To take appropriate measures in accordance with radiation safety and radiation protection rules |
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To determine the needs according to the requirements and carry out activities for development in the field of medical imaging techniques |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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