English for Midwives (VC_045)
About Study Course
Objective
To improve the English language skills for academic and professional purposes and to promote the acquisition and professional use of medical terminology.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of English at the level of secondary school programme
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course the students will be able to:
• recognise and explain in English or translate into Latvian medical terminology connected with core competences and skills of midwives, the female reproductive system, prenatal development, labour and childbirth, maternal and new-born health and maternity care;
• read specialist texts, answer questions related to the texts and give a brief summary.
On successful completion of the course the students will be able to:
• use the relevant medical terminology when speaking about professional issues;
• prepare and give presentations on professional issues covered during the course;
• speak about pregnancy, antenatal development, labour, birth and postnatal period;
• obtain the necessary information from the patient/client concerning their health.
The students will be able to use English efficiently when speaking about professional issues with other health professionals and patients; they will be able to make presentations on the issues related to their professional sphere; they will be able to work as a team with other colleagues using English as their communication tool.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwifery, MZFVb | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required | Tatjana Zakutajeva |
