Professional English for nursing (3 cr)
Code: HT00EK69-3014
General information
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 18.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Emergency Care
Teachers
- Katriina Kärkkäinen
Teacher in charge
Katriina Kärkkäinen
Groups
-
EHKT23KPEmergency Care, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field
Content
What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?
Materials
Course book: Paul Mc Grory, Anna-Maija Pietilä. Edita.
Teaching methods
No separate individual learning paths, but a student is able to show his/her competence of the course contents.
Employer connections
All contents of the course are closely related to the work life situations of emergency care.
Exam schedules
The time of exam is announced at the beginning of the course.
Student workload
3 credits= 81 hours of student work
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is based on an oral presentation and a written exam.
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.