Professional English for RadiographersLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

Students
-when conducting a patient interview, are capable of asking relevant questions relating to the patient’s previous health
-can instruct various patients in the most common radiological examinations and radiotherapy
-can communicate in English as part of a multiprofessional team
-understand and can utilize articles and texts in the field of radiography and radiotherapy
-can further develop their English skills in the field of radiography and radiotherapy by fluently utilizing dictionaries and other language learning tools

Content

-patient interview
-guidance and instruction sessions prior to and during radiological examinations and when receiving radiotherapy
-relevant terminology in the field of radiography and radiotherapy
-relevant terminology in anatomy
-research report
-medical terminology

Prerequisites

Level: Upper Secondary School studies or equivalent skills
Common European Framework for Languages Level B2.1