Medical English
Learn Medical English – be confident, clear and professional on the job.
Medical English is a specialist language course for doctors, nurses, medical assistants, dentists, dental assistants and other health professionals. You will acquire key language and the confidence needed to work effectively in English. Communication with international patients and colleagues is the focus.
- Use specialist medical terms appropriately and with confidence
- Discuss patient histories, diagnoses and treatments clearly
- Write reports, records and other documents precisely
related health professionals
as well as medical students
Online • In-person
(according to the CEF)
Regular: 4 weeks | 2 x 4 units/week
Example course content – Medical English
Confident communication on the job for medical and health professionals
Participants will learn to understand medical English with ease, formulate their own ideas and information with precision and present them with confidence. Patient consultations, communication with colleagues and medical record-keeping will be both easier and more professional.
Specialist language essentials
- Describe specialist areas and responsibilities clearly
- Explain structures and processes in the healthcare system
Specialist vocabulary
- Understand and use specialist medical terms correctly
- Learn vocabulary for relevant specialist areas (e.g. internal medicine, surgery, oncology, paediatrics, neurology, cardiology, intensive care, accident & emergency)
Describe medical procedures
and discuss diagnoses
- Conduct medical history interviews confidently
- Explain examinations and give instructions clearly
- Discuss diagnoses and disease progression with patients
- Communicate treatment approaches clearly
Communicate in doctors’ surgeries,
clinics and hospitals
- Conduct professional conversations with patients and colleagues
- Provide structured and informative handovers and protocols
- Practice medical English using realistic scenarios
Individual course formats for medical professionals
Medical English – a perfect fit for your English needs on the job!
Individual coaching or a group course: the course is tailored to the language requirements of medical professionals in general health care settings as well as relevant specialist areas. Participants gain confidence in communication with international colleagues and patients.
The learning content, pace, and focus are tailored to individual needs.
Enquire now, without obligation, about our Medical English course!
Medical English: Your benefits
Practical language skills
- Confident communication with international colleagues and patients
- Fewer misunderstandings and reduced risk of mistakes
- Better preventative care and treatment of patients
Efficiency and results
- Clear, structured handovers and documentation
- Fast and effective integration in international teams
- Professional impression in case discussions, consultations and treatments/procedures
Ideal for all medical settings in which doctors and other medical professionals need to improve their medical English.
Course details in summary
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4 steps to your German course
It’s this easy to get started with our Medical English language course:
Request a consultation
Contact us – with no obligation.
Tell us your goals, special areas of interest and general requirements.
Individual offer
Based on your needs, we will put together a tailor-made offer, including training format, length and content.
Book course
After you confirm, we will take care of all aspects of course organisation.
Evaluation and course start
Before the course starts, we will assess your language level and set the course learning goals.
You will be given access to the FOKUS course portal and all other information needed for a successful start.
Any other questions about our language course Medical English?
Talk to us about your needs and requirements! We are here to provide individual service!
Our team will support you in choosing the optimal course format to achieve your goals.
Specialist language training for companies
Our Medical English language course is also available for German. Other target languages are available on request.
With a tailor-made specialist language course, you will create the ideal conditions for confident communication in an international business environment – relevant, effective and sustainable.
Discover our full range of specialist language courses for company customers.
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