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Sophie Hauser, Alison Robson, Flor Gonzalez, Craig Davis, Michael Odunyemi, and Flordelis González

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been created for refugees, displaced people and the communities supporting them in the MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa) region who wish to study a healthcare related course at a university in English. It has been created as part of the We recommend learners have a minimum of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) A2 to get the most from this course. It will also be of interest to anyone looking to develop their English language and communication skills in a healthcare setting. Supported by UK aid - Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education, Innovation and Reform

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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been created for refugees, displaced people and the communities supporting them in the MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa) region who wish to study a healthcare related course at a university in English. It has been created as part of the We recommend learners have a minimum of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) A2 to get the most from this course. It will also be of interest to anyone looking to develop their English language and communication skills in a healthcare setting. Supported by UK aid - Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education, Innovation and Reform

Topics Covered

  • Working and learning in the hospital
  • Experiences of patients
  • Symptoms and diagnoses
  • Taking notes and clear communication
  • Working in different healthcare contexts: Caring for patients in the home; Healthcare interventions in the community.
  • How to write reflectively

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